Rec | BLUE IN NATURE

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i’ve never cared for the color blue. if you were to ask me, i’d say my favorite color is green. BUT i’ve always loved the natural blue that emanates from ocean and lakes.

@shade712

Feb 5, 2025

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Maybe never knowing what “Blue” means

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Ive always been green my brother blue

It just makes sense to us. I loved percy from thomas the tank engine, i love staring at trees until they wiggle in the wind, i love being surprised by green where ever it appears. Mother nature freaked it with green