In The Mind Of The Child

I remembered the colors I loved as a child The rainbow that made my world so bright The paints that filled my canvas with delight The hues that showed my spirit so wild I recalled the shapes I used to draw The curves, angles, spirals and more The designs that expressed my inner core The figures that revealed what I adore But then the colors and shapes faded away The rainbow turned into a cloudy day The paints became dull and gray The hues and figures lost their sway I felt that abstraction was a past A memory that faded too fast A passion that I could not last A dream that I left behind cast

But then I found a way to revive
To bring back the colors and shapes alive
To restore the joy and beauty in my life
To reconnect with myself and thrive

I used abstraction as a guide
A key that opened my mind wide
A bridge that linked my past and present side
A window that showed new horizons to ride

I remembered the colors I loved as a child
And I painted them with new shades and tones
I recalled the shapes I used to draw
And I drew them with new forms and patterns

I realized that abstraction was a gift
A friend that inspired me to uplift
A source that enriched my memories and dreams
A light that brightened my colors and shapes