Life In Color

I am my trauma, heartbreak, and pain

I can feel the memories flood back as the clouds turn to gray

I try to cleanse myself in the downpour of the fresh spring rain

But I see myself, cheeks stained black, begging you to stay

I fall to my knees onto the damp yet coarse light brown sand

I wonder "why" as I stare out at the uncompromising and murky waves

My vision obscured by the endless stream of tears; this isn't what we planned

The volatile and dark ocean beckons me to join the rest in their early graves

Just as I am about to surrender, the sinister black clouds begin to part

The once ominous sky now a beautiful blue as a familiar voice rings in my ears

The warmth of the shining and bright yellow sun signifying a fresh start

Your hand in mine and the tranquil tide wash away all of my fears

I am my resilience, forgiving nature, and kindness

Without your emotions clouding your perception the colors of life are incredible to behold

Choose the things that make you happy and leave the past behind us

Life is what you make of it and there is still too much of my story left to be told