How I shall colour today

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the morning breeze feels its way through my skin

When the drizzle gently tickles my weary face

When the songs of the birds reverberate

Resonant with the uplifting shrill notes

When the warm bed engulfs and refuses to let me go

When I kiss the tastes, sweet and sour

When I touch a flower about to bloom

When I feel the softness of the silk cocoon

When I feel the goose bumps taking shape

When I spasm and blink and get stiff again

When I laugh till it hurts my cheeks

When I remember the past and silently weep

I know it is yet another blank page coloured

With different hues, edges sharp and blurred

In the book of life I rightfully own

And as every page is turned over

A blank one faces the morning light

I feel the crushing responsibility

To paint it the brightest way possible

To succeed is a miracle

To fail is an effort gone wrong

And yet, I am left with the book

Full of victories and experience

No sorrow

No regrets

 

Author's Note

Experimental. :)

Reviews

[TheRavenQueer]

Life is your canvas, so don't be afraid to paint a rainbow. :) I really like it. It flows well, and the end is very powerful. "No sorrow, no regrets."

"To succeed is a miracle, to fail is an effort gone wrong."
"...left with the book full of victories and experience."

[Lily Mae]

When I... I love that.. living life to it's fullest. :) xx

[realmwriter]

I will write my book, just as we all do, one page at a time. And I will write crisp clear and concise colors. I will write with all of the skill of a master poet. I will paint my picture with all of the colors of Michaelangelo ( hope I spelled his name rite) and let them bleed into one another for I am but a humble artist who sees all of life as a grand and beautiful thing...I am Derick Van Dusen; Artist, lover, friend, Father, brother, son. I am just a man, tak it or leave it, this is who I am!

[stars are far]

this is so great i loved the imaginary in that and you did a very great work :)

[unknown]

I really LOVED this...so inspirational and thought provoking. Like the way you described the images and painted the picture.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Your life to paint it a fresh each day! Lovely poem!

[Dark Beauty]

Awesome write,good words to convey its message, good job!

[Becky C Strukamp]

Like a breath of fresh air to read and behold. Wonderful poem.

[Poetic Beauty]

Life is like a book filled with blank pages. It is our story to color and to paint there as we see fit and to our fulfillment. I love the way you describe the days before have been painted. This is done creatively and with great care.

[Sunni Davis]

Very lovely and enchanting poem. Its so wonderful to be able to choose the colors of each day as we see fit.