Rainbow of Emotions

My search is over, found my rainbows end
entrance has gold door with silver knocker 
I turn the diamond crusted door handle
met with prism of colour on entering
spectrum of colours certainly exceed
anything seen or imagined from Earth
flowing through middle a multicoloured 
marble stairway, on each tread is inscribed 
with human emotions, starting with need
start of life reliance of innocents 
I start climbing,  see trust indicating 
our needs for acceptance of all others
followed by happiness as we all bond
share experience, generosity 
then I see optimistic life is good
will get even better in our future
jovial no responsibility 
reflected fluorescent warm bright colours
Emits rainbows interior beauty 
elated by what I am seeing words
Like affection, tenderness, devotion,
delight, ecstatic, serene, contentment 
finally I see love a glow so bright
shining on your name the one I adore
pinnacle of this amazing rainbow
as the stairway starts to decline gently 
looking down I read respect our need to
accept others we seek understanding 
friendship, to my dismay colours fade
become cool as I descend, emotions 
begin to change which are quite distressing 
bad emotions such as, hopeless, worthless,
powerless, inferior, trapped, confused 
I see the exit surrounded by grey
dark blues, a door inscribed with words such as 
horrifying and humiliation, 
and in large blood red letters was hatred,
now I know it's time for me to decide 
I need, want to be my destination 
I turn back, my place is the top of this
wonderful beautiful rainbow with my
LOVED ONES.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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White Avatar
June 7, 2017 at 3:19 AM
I like to meet at the top, to meet with friends from everywhere. Love this inspirational poem.
Pett Avatar
June 7, 2017 at 4:18 AM
Thank you very much Darren, we humans experience so many emotions through life, life is a lot better when we are able to stay positive, thanks again, Roy. :))
Turner Avatar
June 6, 2017 at 4:28 PM
I think I'd be like you Roy. Hang out at the top of the rainbow. Nicely penned:)
Pett Avatar
June 7, 2017 at 3:06 AM
Thank you very much Daniel, I think the majority of people would be with us but unfortunately some decide to exit and live on the dark side, thanks again for your support and encouragement much appreciated. Roy. :))
Wolf Avatar
June 6, 2017 at 4:18 PM
I think you have covered the spectrum of the emotional journey through life in this piece, Roy! Great write mate
Pett Avatar
June 7, 2017 at 2:58 AM
Thank you very much WW, I enjoyed this write, I liked the theme and tried to stick to the form of blank verse, except for last line.thanks again, Roy. :))
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