Life In Color Poem by Deepak Manchanda of Delhi

Here let me tell you,
In black and white
If you think you are Right,
Or even if you are the Left
You must brush in -
Large patches of grey

But if you live in the deep
World of dark shadows
Impenetrable light-less depths
Then you need
Strokes of bright yellow
And polka dots of flaming red

If, on the other hand
You are suffocated
And enclosed largely -
There is nothing better
Than adding the space and clarity
Of gentle blue ripples
Of varying greens
In swirls and spots

And if - around you
Is the sound of good cheer
The tender sound of love;
Pitter patter of little feet
Then highlights -
Of pink and purple
With shades of gold and dark brown
Will have to be a must.

In outline, then
For the landscape
Of your life
In this way you will find
Beautiful ways to add
Delight, feeling and wonder
To color your life artfully.


© Deepak Manchanda,09/08/17