The Colors of My Mind

As I turn my thoughts inward, my imagination runs rife.
Melted candle wax paints my mind in the colors of my life.

Dripping over the surface in a dazzeling display,
leaving trails of colors mixing here and there along the way.

The candles burn in sequence; each the other lights
depositing layers of color as another one ignites.

Pink is my compassion, nurturing and love.
Blue is my tranquility and faith in Heaven above.

Green defines my roots and Irish ancestry.
Yellow is my imagination and creativity.

The colors keep on growing and expanding on my mind;
Each represents all I am and everything I find.

Someday the candle will burn out and the colors turn to black;
Until that time, I will seek out the colors that I lack.


February 24, 2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
April 9, 2018 at 9:34 PM
Wow, awesome. Superbly done, Janece. Congrats on your podium finish.
Haight Avatar
March 24, 2018 at 10:15 AM
Lovely couplets filled with imagery of your mind, Janece. I enjoyed reading your poem, and congratulations on your podium win. Hugs, Sandra
Allison Avatar
March 22, 2018 at 1:39 PM
Many congrats Janece, i especially love those last 2 lines:-) hugs jan xx
Pett Avatar
March 22, 2018 at 11:17 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Janece with your beautifully written couplets, a joy to read. :))
Steele Avatar
March 22, 2018 at 10:17 AM
Janece, congrats on your placement. Very creative. Loved it. Well deserved.
Wigley Avatar
March 22, 2018 at 7:32 AM
Congrats on your placement in my humble contest, Janece, and I love those last two lines. Viv x
Gentry Avatar
March 19, 2018 at 8:13 PM
Really enjoyed reading this poem. Intuitive and colorful, real. Good luck in contest. I think you have a winner.
One Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 3:48 PM
What an excellent reflective poem... A great choice for the contest..
Terry Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 6:40 PM
Thank you, Silent One, for taking a look at my poem and leaving your positive comments.
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