The Color Red
Spilled blood flooded ravaged fields.
The Color Orange
Explosions rang out across the world.
The Color Yellow
Heavy clouds blot out the sun.
The Color Green
Nothing will ever grow here again.
The Color Blue
Earth was blue, now it’s gray.
The Color Purple
Bruised and indifferent, we still fight.
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These six word stories were written for the Six on the Sixth prompt using the theme words rainbow and war. Insane might also apply. Each part is its own story, but combined they create a longer story. I do hope you’ll visit the prompt post and take part in the fun.
Adam Ickes 
May 6th, 2014 at 5:19 PM
great take on war and rainbow! i was thinking civil war, but this seems more like global warfare…
May 6th, 2014 at 8:08 PM
You’re correct. My intention was a global end of days type of war with no coming back after the planet was destroyed beyond repair.
May 6th, 2014 at 9:19 PM
How desolate, which is no easy task with rainbow colors. Well done!
May 8th, 2014 at 9:36 AM
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
May 7th, 2014 at 11:55 AM
Adam, Very clever way to use the rainbow colors when describing a war. Let’s hope it never comes to that. Well done. 🙂
May 8th, 2014 at 9:37 AM
I hope it doesn’t come down to that, but it wouldn’t surprise me with the way people act.
May 7th, 2014 at 4:06 PM
Very cleverly written Adam. And i like the contrast of using something bright and happy like a rainbow to convey the darkness of war.
tough to choose a favourite but i would go with because the repeated sounds give it a poetic feel
May 8th, 2014 at 9:38 AM
Thanks.
May 8th, 2014 at 9:23 AM
Very powerful – the Earth appears destroyed but they’re fighting on anyway. I guess they don’t know what else to do. Good use of the colours.
May 8th, 2014 at 9:39 AM
Fighting even when there isn’t anything left worth fighting for. Thus is the human condition.
May 9th, 2014 at 7:35 PM
Really, clever! See, I would not have thought to do this at all. So, you don’t necessarily use the words, or need to use them all? Do I have that right? Great job on this.
May 9th, 2014 at 7:58 PM
You are 100% correct. There is no need to use the words. They’re just a guide to point you in the right direction (if you need help at all). From there you can take any path you choose. You really should give it a try.
May 9th, 2014 at 8:02 PM
I want to try, Adam. I will work on it. Thanks for the encouragement.
May 13th, 2014 at 1:41 PM
Ooh, war and rainbow – nice mix! I wouldn’t have thought to join them this way. “The Color Orange” was my favorite.
May 14th, 2014 at 5:05 PM
I think those “I never would have thought of that” thoughts on an almost daily basis. So many great ideas, so few of them mine! haha
May 15th, 2014 at 9:23 AM
I know what you mean!