Marvelous Martha

I am from the colors of the earth
Where the soft brown garden earth brings forth a rainbow of colors
The shades of green that sway on the tops of tall trees
The rays of golden yellow that bounce off the trees making paths to follow on the forest floor.
The brown and black feathers that dress the wild turkeys
The delicate white spots that hide the baby fawns in the spring of the year.

I am from the colors of nature
The brilliant green and red on the body of a tiny hummingbird
The striking black and white of a woodpecker tapping his beak against a tree
The magnificent red that catches your eyes as a male cardinal flies to the top of the old apple tree
The dark brown velvet that covers the new antlers as a male deer grows up.

I am from the colors of families
The soft pink of babies toes
The blue of blue jeans as my children grew up
The color of team uniforms as the seasons change
The color of prom gowns and tuxes
The pastel colors of weddings
I am from the favorite colors of grandchildren

I am from the colors of emotions
Love, happiness, sadness, peace, desire, fear,
anger, triumph and hope.

~Martha Smith