Written June 21 2026 for This or That Vol 39 contest sponsored by Edward Ibeh
Rose colored glasses cover my eyes Everything that glitters is not gold I prefer the dark despite the sunlight Bad times uncover the hidden soul It’s easy to dance when times are good When belly full and happiness is shared But when time is heavy hard as wood True nature reveals a soul who is there Can you see the forest for the trees Is the bigger blue picture in your view Wind blows dilemma in burgundy breeze Will you stand or run how will you choose Hesitate or are you quick to red react Are you boisterous and bold despite Problematic times do you gather facts To use create a solution that unites Clarity through static of possibilities Are you the pebble tossed in pond Creating waves of change in reality As certain winged words you use to bond You are as clever as birds of feather Wasting not your time in fuchsia flight Standing on principle as tough as leather Revealing gold soul and anointed life
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