YELLOW
Some people walk into your life with a light
that can only be described as yellow
infusing the very air around with the silent sound of
this will be okay
nothing hard can stay
we will find a way
together
we can reach calmer weather
these people, your yellows
are sunny, endlessly funny
they are warm and safe
a comforting place
they’re a light things can grow in
their heart they wholly throw in
they are cheerleaders for your win
and if you have a yellow in this life
keep them bright
they thrive on giving out light
but they fight
their own dark too
they need a colour beside them
to push on through
and I think they found a fellow
yellow in you.
Donna Ashworth
From Growing Brave https://amzn.eu/d/0h6ASuCQ
I had the privilege yesterday of attending the funeral of Rebecca Nahapiet. The church was packed with those who had known and loved her for the special, beautiful, joyful person she was. At age 40 she died too young and her passing will have left a hole in many people's lives.
A teacher once said of her, “You would have to be remarkably perverse to be miserable with your own problems when she is cheerful with hers.”
Donna Ashworth's touching poem (above) was read out at Rebecca's funeral. She was a 'yellow' for me and for many.
Writing prompts:
- Write about a 'yellow' in your life.
- Do you think you are a 'yellow' for anyone else? Write about how you 'give out light'.
- Set a timer and write about 'fighting your own dark'.
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