Tinted

From one angle,

A wave

Of the rarest blue

Of calmness

Cool, collected

Sobering.

From the other,

An inferno

Of fervent red

Of boldness

Hot, courageous

Invigorating.

From one side

A veil

Of brilliant violet

Of emotion

Passionate, energetic

Thriving.

From the other,

A shoot

Of spirited green

Of growth

Resilient, determined

Inspiring.

From one angle

A beam

Of the softest yellow

Of tenderness

Compassionate, resilient

Cautious.

From the other

A dash

Of wistful orange

Of nostalgia

Yearning, reflective

Sentimental.

From any angle

A blinding white

Of innocence

Idealistic, altruistic

Hopeful.

But also

A shadow

Of the darkest black

Deep, brooding

Fearful.

A melted, blurring blend

Of humanity.

Painted, drawn, smudged

Perfected and imperfect

Dark and light

Pure and mixed,

Amalgamated

And framed

On the canvas

Of one life

Among many

But one life, nonetheless

Of colour

Of pride

A rainbow

Of realism

Where uniqueness

Depends

On your viewpoint

And your viewpoint

Is tinted

By your own

Colour.