The Colored Lens of Life

Things taught black and things taught white
When I was young and caged,
Became a brilliant-colored quilt 
When teens rushed through my age.

Things swarmed shadowed shades of gray 
Once I turned middle-aged, 
Then circled back to black and white
As I became a sage.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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