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The Color of Calm - A Poem:

Why Learning to Color Is the Creative Reset You Didn’t Know You Needed

By Elsie van RooyenPublished 9 months ago 2 min read
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THE COLOR OF CALM

When the world feels loud and life runs fast,

I reach for colors—peace comes at last.

A page so blank, a mind set free,

With every hue, I come back to me.

The pencil hums, the markers glide,

The chaos softens deep inside.

In swirling shapes and lines so fine,

I find a rhythm, a gentle sign.

No need for rules, no need for skill,

Just heart and hand and time to fill.

Each shade I choose, a quiet cheer,

A moment now, a mind made clear.

From tangled thoughts to tranquil flow,

Coloring helps the stillness grow.

It’s art, it’s growth, a skill made new —

A joyful thing you learn to do.

So when the days feel gray or long,

Let colors pull your soul along.

Relax, create—release the stress…

One page, one breath, one stroke—say yes.

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About the Creator

Elsie van Rooyen

I design and share adult coloring pages, printables, and tutorials to spark joy and calm. I also promote coloring book courses for those curious about turning creativity into passive income. Life’s too short to keep your markers capped!

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