I Need a Rainbow
by Cleve
Red bespeaks of anger
Green of jealousy
Black of melancholy
The dark of despondency
Blue reeks of nights alone
Of sadness of loved ones gone
Yellow denotes cowardness
Unwillingness to face truth alone
Me, I need a rainbow!
Life is a myriad of color
Prophesy of things to come
A view of tomorrow
A eulogy of days bygone
White the brightness of hope
Muted to reflect reality
With the orange and reds of autumn
Promising better things to be
Wrap yourself in colors
They help mold all you can be
Put hope and pride on your palette
See what optimistic artists see
Me, God gave me a rainbow.
About the Creator
Cleve Taylor
Published author of three books: Ricky Pardue US Marshal, A Collection of Cleve's Short Stories and Poems, and Johnny Duwell and the Silver Coins, all available in paperback and e-books on Amazon. Over 160 Vocal.media stories and poems.
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