The Rainbow

A thank you poem to a friend

Thank you for the gift of a rainbow

At at time when my life was low

It was cold and grey and dull

I had let it get into a lull

But then you burst on the scene

And said it's ok to have a dream

You took your palete of colours

And said have faith in others

You make it clear to see

There is so much I could be

You took the grey and blue

And changed them for a better hue

You gave me rose tinted glasses

And greens the colour of grasses

My world has been painted

That had for so long been tainted

Golden sun till noon 

followed later by a silver moon

these are the colours you made me see

So I thank you again for the wonderful gift

It has brought me such joy and lift

Thank you for banishing strife

And giving me back a colourful life

 

 

Sally Edwards

14/03/2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

I am not very good with puncuation so please forgive

Reviews

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I really liked it! Who knew colors were all around... and that they could make such poems like this one? Very creative. Your imagery is just great. I can see every single thing you're descibing here. A thank you poem ehh? Well done, that friend sure is lucky. I love the fact that it rhymes. Not everyone can do that. Still having trouble with the word orange. Overall, I loved this poem!

[Vatsayayana]

Wow.
Your friend must be very special indeed. What a wonderful write for a wonderful friend.
I love your words here. Everything is so simple and light and airy. It brought a smile to my lips and a light bounce to my step. ~chuckling~ I can't help but remember all the fabulous rainbows I've seen in my day. The colors was an amazing touch. This is a wonderful write. Truly!

[April Child]

Wonderful. Reading this was like watching the sun come up. Such a special gift when someone comes into our lives and can turn it from grey to colour.

[Phil & Bren's Colla..]

Very well written. I love it. Beautifully penned. Great job.

[Dani California]

I just love this write. So encouraging -- and bright :) I like the color effects too ... very creative!

Well done!

[J.P. Bristow]

This is just plain old honest to goodness love. A tribute to a friendship of the best kind....kudos to you for recognizing the gift.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Fantastic piece, and a wonderful tribute to your friend and comparing them to a rainbow!!

[Moonlit-Blues]

Beautiful write. =) Love the rhyme, gives the poem energy as does the colours.

[Erin]

very nice poem. :]

[Kelly Scheppers]

You don't find much poetry on rainbows, but they quite take my breath away! Nicely done, with the contrasting color of verse!

[SweetPeachesAlways]

Wow, honey. That is truly beautiful! What a lucky friend!