By Sydney Pitts
i am awake
and aware of the presence
of color.
white butterflies fly over
the red earth-
two forms of purity;
one known and one natural.
connections of passion
enhance the soul…
the pathway to understanding.
the sky bleeds into the sea
creating a horizon outlined
by immensity.
nature is upon us
and we are becoming one.
shoulder to shoulder we stand,
embracing confusion to uncover the beyond.
i float toward the stars
with wide eyes and a humbled mind.
the spirit of the land:
never consuming, always present.
there is a consistency of laughter.
happiness is not defined as a feeling,
as it is a state of being portrayed by color.
our colors combine to contribute
to the gradient of hues
that compose the world.
i am awake because
the vibrancy limits sleep.
we are present…
all children of this earth.