Hues of the Desert

Write a story or poem where the color of a desert environment, at different times of the day, play a key role.

The desert’s changing colors—from the golden hues at sunrise to the purples and reds at sunset—are sources of awe-inspiring beauty. What emotions do these color changes evoke? How can the desert’s shifting palette become a symbolic part of your narrative? This prompt asks you to explore the intersection of color, emotion and symbolism in a desert setting.