Colors are funny
They all have a variety of meanings
Red, the color of fire
The flame that devours
An all-consuming inferno
Leaving devastation in its wake
Also a life-giving heat source
A light-bringing resource
That symbolizes strength
Orange, meaning youth
Vibrant and abundant
Happy days that move too fast
And hours that tick by too slow
Happy days that never last
As all of us well know
Yellow is known as a playful color
Meaning happiness, or joy
A joy that is found in helping one another
Or in buying new clothes or a toy
Yellow also means betrayal
It can connote cowardice
When bravery fails
Green depicts healing
And Mother Nature’s gentle caress
Or calm, relaxed feelings
When your mind is at rest
But the saying “green with envy”
Is a popular phrase
And we all know jealousy
Is green’s real claim to fame
Water is blue
It moves freely and without worry
The color sparks creativity
And asks you not to hurry
Though it may seem swell
To leave troubles for tomorrow
Choosing never to dwell
On responsibilities leads to sorrow
Maybe that’s why blue
Stands for sadness and despair, too
Purple used to be strictly
To be worn by royalty
It has an air of mystery
And can also mean loyalty
Of course, power has its downfalls
In kings’ eyes greed can be seen gleaming
Deceit, tyranny and narcissism all
Are part of purple’s meaning
Humans are funny, too
They think they can improve
This natural beauty
By adding their words to it
As though colors have no meaning
On their own merit
Like people can add
With their interference
To what’s already perfect
Without
