I am the one
who relies on
color when I feel "done."
I stand out in the rain
wearing colorful clothes
to help hide the pain.
I think if I am colorful
to combat the grey,
my clothes can speak for what
I am unable to say.
Seeing color uplifts my soul
and distracts me from
negativity taking a toll.
Sometimes it feels
as if the world
is upside down
I keep moving forward
soaking in color
like a beautiful sound.
Believe in yourself
and wear your colors with pride.
As long as you do this,
you will shine from the inside.
Choose to shine bright like me,
for no one will ever be
as you as you can be.
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