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The Color of Dreams.

The Spectrum of Slumber.

By Johnpaul Okwudili Published 2 years ago 4 min read
The Color of Dreams.
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In the realm of slumber, where consciousness fades,
there lies a world painted in hues unseen,
a tapestry of imagination, woven from threads of light and shadow,
the color of dreams, elusive, shifting,
a palette beyond the spectrum of waking eyes.

In this place, time bends and stretches,
moments collide and entwine,
memories blend with desires,
fears with hopes, realities with fantasies,
creating landscapes that defy the logic of the day,
where the familiar turns strange, and the strange, familiar.

The color of dreams is not one, but many,
a symphony of shades and tones,
each dream a brushstroke, each thought a hue,
melding into a canvas of infinite possibility.
In dreams, the sky can be a deep, swirling violet,
the ground a shimmering gold,
the trees can glow with an inner light,
their leaves whispering secrets to the wind.

There is a place where dreams are born,
a secret garden hidden deep within the soul,
where thoughts and feelings bloom like flowers,
each petal a different shade,
each bloom a different scent,
a garden tended by the quiet hours of night,
watered by the whispers of the heart.

The color of dreams is the blue of longing,
the deep, endless blue of the ocean,
where the surface shimmers with light,
but below, the depths are unknown,
a world of mystery and wonder,
where forgotten memories and hidden desires drift like currents,
waiting to be discovered.

It is the red of passion, burning bright and fierce,
a flame that dances in the darkness,
casting shadows that twist and turn,
a heat that warms the soul,
that ignites the spirit,
that drives the dreamer forward,
into realms of adventure and romance,
where love is a force that defies reason,
a power that transcends time and space.

The color of dreams is the green of growth,
the fresh, vibrant green of spring,
where new life bursts forth from the earth,
where possibilities are endless,
where each step forward is a step into the unknown,
a journey of discovery and transformation,
where the dreamer finds their true self,
hidden beneath the layers of the everyday.

It is the gold of hope, shining bright and pure,
a light that guides the way,
that pierces through the darkness,
that illuminates the path ahead,
a promise of a better tomorrow,
a reminder that no matter how dark the night,
the dawn will always come,
bringing with it new opportunities, new beginnings.

In dreams, colors blend and shift,
creating worlds that are both familiar and strange,
where the impossible becomes possible,
where the dreamer can fly on wings of light,
can swim through rivers of stars,
can walk through forests of crystal,
each step a journey into the unknown,
each breath a taste of the infinite.

The color of dreams is the silver of reflection,
the quiet, shimmering silver of the moon,
casting its gentle light upon the world,
revealing truths hidden in the shadows,
a mirror that reflects the soul,
showing the dreamer who they truly are,
their hopes, their fears, their desires,
their strengths, their weaknesses,
a journey of self-discovery,
a voyage into the heart of the dreamer.

It is the purple of imagination, deep and rich,
a color that sparks creativity,
that fuels the mind,
that opens doors to new worlds,
new ideas, new possibilities,
a color that dances in the shadows,
that whispers secrets to the heart,
that invites the dreamer to explore,
to create, to dream.

The color of dreams is the white of clarity,
the pure, bright white of a new beginning,
a blank canvas upon which anything can be painted,
a fresh start, a new day,
a reminder that each dream is a new opportunity,
a chance to create, to discover, to grow.

In the quiet hours of the night,
when the world is still and silent,
the dreamer embarks on a journey,
a voyage through the colors of dreams,
each step a discovery, each breath a revelation,
each moment a chance to explore the infinite possibilities
that lie within the soul.

The color of dreams is the black of mystery,
the deep, velvety black of the night sky,
where stars shimmer like diamonds,
where the unknown beckons,
where shadows whisper secrets,
a place of infinite possibility,
where the dreamer can lose themselves,
can find themselves,
can explore the depths of their soul.

It is the orange of adventure, bold and bright,
a color that calls the dreamer forward,
into realms of excitement and discovery,
where each step is a new challenge,
each moment a new opportunity,
a journey of courage and exploration,
where the dreamer can test their limits,
can push beyond the boundaries of the everyday.

The color of dreams is the pink of compassion,
soft and gentle, a color that soothes the soul,
that heals the heart,
a reminder of the power of love,
of the importance of kindness,
a color that wraps the dreamer in a warm embrace,
that offers comfort and support,
a balm for the soul, a light in the darkness.

In dreams, colors come alive,
each hue a story, each shade a journey,
a tapestry of imagination and emotion,
woven from the threads of the soul,
a dance of light and shadow,
of hope and fear, of love and loss,
a reflection of the dreamer's heart.

The color of dreams is the indigo of wisdom,
deep and profound, a color that invites reflection,
that encourages introspection,
a reminder of the importance of knowledge,
of the value of experience,
a color that guides the dreamer on their journey,
that offers insights and revelations,
a light in the darkness, a beacon of understanding.

It is the turquoise of serenity, calm and peaceful,
a color that soothes the mind,
that brings a sense of calm,
a reminder of the importance of inner peace,
of the power of stillness,
a color that invites the dreamer to pause,
to breathe, to reflect,
to find balance and harmony within.

The color of dreams is the rainbow of diversity,
a celebration of the many facets of existence,
a reminder that life is rich and varied,
that each moment is a new experience,
a new opportunity,
a journey through a spectrum of emotions,
of thoughts, of experiences,
a tapestry of life, woven from the threads of the soul.

In the end, the color of dreams is the color of the soul,
a reflection of the dreamer's heart,
a journey through the infinite possibilities of existence,
a voyage through the realms of imagination and emotion,
a dance of light and shadow, of hope and fear, of love and loss,
a celebration of the beauty and mystery of life.

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