Change of Heart
At first I smiled just to get along,
I adopted the mask of love and joy,
Most of it was an artificial song,
This madness, falseness, darkness little ploy,
Was something that helped me get by.
Little did I speak, little did I know,
That somewhere along the lines, my brown eyes,
Reflected the happiness, that bright glow.
Soon, lies became real; no longer a fake,
I began to love, see all life flourish.
Whether ‘twas by fate or just a mistake,
Nevertheless, I wish not to perish.
With a resounding heartbeat so profound,
And a passionate desire to yell,
I began to walk with my heart, gray sound,
My footsteps crunch above the true tell tale,
Of a gloomy child afraid to walk.
Gray is a lovely color, is it not?
Some see it plain, as special as a block.
Combination of light and dark, sought,
The answer, borderline, neutrality,
My heart, very core, is the color gray.
Tranquility, Safeguard Stability,
I love my family, friends, the sun’s rays.
When life is uncomfortably hectic,
Find a new reason, purpose to smile.
Don’t have to be whole, normal, symmetric,
It can help you finish twenty miles!
This gray heart, though petite and fragile,
Is the only one I've got and I love.
What color is your heart? Strong or agile?
Bright, sensitive, hidden in an alcove?
But I know you can do it, so hurry,
Finish your marathon with your heart chrome,
But don’t trip, wipe your tears, almost there-- See!
Your friends and family waiting at home.
Copyright © Nico Vivi | Year Posted 2015
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