A Poem of Certain Colors
Living in darkness
no color I see
a hint of deep blue
maybe red–
but no, only blackness
Tears flood the darkness
trying to wash away
the blackness
to reveal the color
I know must be near
I’ve heard stories
of vibrant yellow sunshine
smiling green trees
happiness in rainbows
streaming across
a pale blue sky
But in the darkness
these colors
are but myths
draped in blackness
obscured by
the pain I feel
Then suddenly
the Light comes
dim colors
revealed to my eyes
for my heart to see
The Light
drawn by my tears
came to wash away
the blackness
tears alone
could never heal
The colors of
my world brighten
day by day
as the Light illuminates
the truth of colors
that were always
just outside the darkness
“Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali,
the way to the sea, along the Jordan,
Galilee of the Gentiles—
the people living in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of the shadow of death
a light has dawned.”Matthew 4:15-16 (NIV).
This poem was originally posted on my blog, Linda Kruschke’s Blog, about my own struggles with major depression and the Light who has helped me see the beautiful colors depression had obscured.
Broken Believers 
I love how He is using your poems, Linda. Praying for you as He leads you on, drawing those in the darkness to His light.
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Deb, I’ve been looking back over the poetry I’ve written just this evening and was surprised by how many I had written! They are all for Jesus, and I believe that is why they are a blessing. :) Peace, Linda
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“…as the Light illuminates
the truth of colors
that were always
just outside the darkness.”
An awesome poem and the summation is perfect. Thanks.
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Larry, Glad you liked it. I’ve found that the key to keeping depression and darkness at bay is to stay close to the Light. I love the colors He reveals. Peace, Linda
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nice..
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