Colors In My Mind
my aging eyes have sadly become color blind
though in my memories, rainbows frolic and play
this mind will not forget what the eyes cannot find
I miss rich skin colors, the beauty of mankind
and the sparkle in a child's eyes, to see I pray
my aging eyes have sadly become color blind
hot sand between my toes and ocean waves remind
the boldness of red and blue in my thoughts display
this mind will not forget what the eyes cannot find
from sunsets to flower blooms, God's brilliance designed
in the warm breeze, petunias and daffodils sway
my aging eyes have sadly become color blind
colors in a Van Goth painting, boldly combined
or the softly muted colors of a Monet
this mind will not forget what the eyes cannot find
dazzling emeralds, sapphires, and rubies once shined
yesterdays beaming rainbows are now shades of gray
my aging eyes have sadly become color blind
this mind will not forget what the eyes cannot find
By Rhonda Johnson-Saunders, March 4, 2012
for Color Blindness contest (Olajide Adelana)
Copyright © Rhonda Johnson-Saunders | Year Posted 2012
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