Colors, vividly swirling

In the air my lungs breathe.

Beauty surrounds me.

Why can't I be

part of the picture?

 

Bleeding reds,

Luscious yellows ;

forest greens;

Flourescent pinks

and shining whites:

 

Feelings flow

out of me,

Reaching out

for understanding.

 

Does anyone

hear my cries?

Fear surrounds me,

Where do i turn?

 

Step into the water

you may drown.

Climb too high,

You may fall.

 

Hold too closely,

You might crush.

Care too much,

You may fall in love.

 

Hold on. Hold on.

The dream goes on.

Hold on. Hold on

Before all you love is gone.

 

I met a sailor by the sea.

He said "When the winds

Blowing strong,

You have to steady the sail."

 

Colors

Copyright 2001

By Jeff Benda

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