True Confusion begets True Colors
Look at the time. I've been sitting here since 9:30 trying to write a YW talk, the theme being "Personal Progress Colors Your Life." I got nothin. But I did write this poem about the values they probably won't get. Let me know which ending you prefer and if you think the girls will look at me with the queer eye...
TRUE COLORS
My true colors run deeper than my skin
they tint my soul and reside safe within
My true colors incumbent from the start
with their splendid hues they reveal my heart
White, it whispers of an infinite plan
as a child of God, I know who I am
Blue like the sky with its sun and it's shine
my mind is assured my nature's divine
Red, rich in power it speaks to my will
I have a mission I'll strive to fulfill
Green it is ripe with new life and yearning
like earth where I grow, seeking for learning
My true colors run deeper than my skin
they tint my soul and reside safe within
Orange is fluid and burns like a flame
presenting a choice, a will I must tame
Yellow it grows as it sweeps-wide and lifts
nurturing others I gather the gift
Purple births awareness of right and wrong
my actions are steady, my courage strong
Gold in it's splendor brings joy that is pure
a pathway of virtue, love that endures
My true colors run deeper than my skin
they tint my soul and reside safe within
My true colors are Gods gift of beauty
to set them free, my innermost duty
OR...
I'll set them free, it's my sacred duty
Orange is fluid and burns like a flame
presenting a choice, a will I must tame
Yellow it grows as it sweeps-wide and lifts
nurturing others I gather the gift
Purple births awareness of right and wrong
my actions are steady, my courage strong
Gold in it's splendor brings joy that is pure
a pathway of virtue, love that endures
My true colors run deeper than my skin
they tint my soul and reside safe within
My true colors are Gods gift of beauty
to set them free, my innermost duty
OR...
I'll set them free, it's my sacred duty
16 comments:
wow that was awesome! Did you really just write that? If so can i be your manager and we go after a poem writing deal?
who are you? J or K?
Wow that was great! And I like the first ending best.
Definitely the last. What a gift you have my dear. Aunt Nancy
WOW! Awesome poem. That was great! I agree with Nancy, the last.
Ok.. You seriously should have copyright this.. before it gets shared all over the net!
Man.. do you just oooze talent in um.. everything???
Pretty soon your gonna be hearing this in the YW general meeting! he-he.. seriously.. if I was in YW right now.. I'd steal/borrow it..
Put your name on it girl.. and I like the last one better too.. seems to "flow" nicely..
How about
"to set them free is my sacred duty"
Fabulous poem big sis! That was really good!
Yes Ann Marie the girl does ooooze and bleed talent (it's a little sickening ;0))
Good work sista! I think it'd be a better fit with "either set them free, or take a dooty". It really has a lot of meaning if you TRULY TRULY look deep within. Good poem ma'lady! Stick with my ending and it'll be a hit for sure.
Great poem! My vote is the second ending. Ties in with the covenants they made in the PMS. (That's Pre-Mortal Sphere, what were you thinking?) haha! Good luck with your talk! -Suzanne
I am always amazed at your wonderful talent with words...it is such gift you have!!
I like both endings...the first one has more depth, but the last one flows better.
I bet the YW in your ward just LOVE you!! I have never read a better poem about the colors/values. You are one talented lady!
Have a great weekend and I hope all goes well with your YW talk.
PS...I LOVE the colorful photo you posted at the first. You have the most unique art/photos that you post.
I like the last ending the best, but I think I would play with the way Jill worded it too. Either way the poem is very good. Best yet.
Very impressive. Seriously. lately I have been a little bummed that my writings don't even touch yours. You have a way with word lady! Doesn't matter which one I like best cause its over, BUT I will say the second cause I can't remember the first!
I'm continually amazed.
I love the poem! If you read it slow enough you have your talk! I prefer the last ending too. Then make sure you sign your "artwork." Does the New Era have an art contest like the Ensign does, it would be a great entry.
AmAzInG!! I love it! And your friends are right-you should have it copyrighted! I'm in the Stake YW's & I might steal it to share w/our YW. You are super talented in everything & truly blessed & so gracious to share with everyone. I like the last ending but they both are excellent!
This is the real VV here. Having taught poetry for 33 years, and having the respect of myriads of esteemed poets both living and dead, I wish to second the fact that you have a gift. Send it to the Ensign, but do not tell them who your real father is!!!
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