do you see color?

people

the passerby with vague expressions;

        the foretelling of the oblivious.

bald heads, red heads

     limping left leg of an old woman carrying 

bundles of groceries in brown paper bags down sidewalks, uneven and cracked

long over-due

to be paved anew

distant eyes scan the distant shapes of concrete buildings and

blocky yellow taxi-cabs 

blank eyes scan the world around her, expressionless, as her feet

propel her forward, subconscious in manner

an impetuous movement

Do you see color,

I wonder

or only the dull gray cement pavement that coils its' way through 

this concrete jungle;

as the emotionless expression on your face

would suggest

look closer, my dear, and the vibrance of the world becomes clear in the lives that

surround you

blue eyes, pink dyed hair

tan wrinkles and brown freckles

long scraggly white beards with gold-tinted ends;

a reflection of many seasons, many places

and tugging little fingers that pulled in hopes of

                                                               it belonging to St. Nick

these colors tell stories

        and I see your colors despite the gray cloak of disposition you indignantly wear 

but you still bump right into me, as if you hadn't noticed me walking towards you the

opposite direction.

you don't acknowledge the interaction. 

Ignorance is color blind 

Reviews

[Chris]

Passersby?
You've eyes... and sight - not always the same thing.
I wouldn't have used ALL of your words - I tend to assume less I think, but that's just me.

[CherryEllie]

Nicely done. Makes you visualize the scenery. Well described. Enjoyed. Keep it up.

[GwenLark]

Fantastic word choice. Very enjoyable

[CAPOLAVORO]

Colors. Such living colors everywhere we go. It feels like I am walking with you and seeing the things you are seeing at that moment. I also appreciates the color everyone radiates. Very well written.

Sincerely,
CAPOLAVORO

[LKBillips]

Strong ideas. Another one to ponder from you. Great stuff. I think you meant "indignantly" though.

[Jiya]

Seeing all the shades of life is a wonderful gift. Thanks for sharing!

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Wow this is great
You have a great style