My palette
I felt neutral till you saw me
I was empty and void of a shade
A chameleon of sorts visually unseen
My true beauty, was yet to be displayed
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At least that’s how I saw my reflection
I know now that wasn’t true
Pain and grief bore truth in conception
When my true colors came shining through
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I was blue when my heart was broken
black and red when I fought for my pride
Green and yellow when my truths were spoken
Pink and cream as I healed inside
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A variety of feelings surround me
I have an abundance of laughter and joy
Where I once felt completely unseen
Colors of the rainbow are now mine to employ
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I discovered that I am amazing
I am strong and I’m able to love
what once I thought would destroy me
Instead made it clear, that I’m enough
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These colors now serve as my armor
Symbolizing a victory of sorts
Worn proudly as a bright badge of honor
Proof of passage, a treasured passport
With the lessons I’ve learned I am able
To help others find their colors too
I use my strengths to heal and enable
Those who are struggling to improve
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My heart now beats red with compassion
Blue for others consumed in their hurt
Purple with purpose and elation
when I can help someone else from the dirt
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What do you see when you look at me now
Do you see all my colors displayed
I am an array of different emotions
A vast Collection of strength on a page
What I have to offer is special
My experiences make me unique
I can help change my world around me
I need only to stand up and speak
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No more waiting on someone to tell me
What my colors are or what they can do
I have all I need to begin and reveal
Bringing my palette in view
Originally published at https://vocal.media.
