Tapestry

Look closely at my tapestry

Within every thread, a story is told

Tell me, what do you see?

When you look upon the colors bright and bold

 

The majority of the blues signify the many tears shed

The yellows are for every ray of hope

The reds are for every time I ached and bled

Each purple hue you see is for those who helped me cope

 

Colors intertwine, creating a unique design

Every emotion, thought, & action are represented

So is each relationship, goal, & dream of mine

Delve deeply into the story I’ve presented

 

See there, every shade of green

Weaving throughout the thick fabric

What do you think they all mean?

Think like me, perhaps that will do the trick

 

Oranges, browns, whites, & blacks too

My story is told in many colors rich and pure

It’s not yet finished, that much is true

But, I’d like to share thus far how I’ve endured

 

The deepest of green is for you

My only son

My love for thee is strong, everlasting, & true

You won my heart from day one

 

The ones that match the everglades

Represent my love for my parents

Our story can be told in these brilliant shades

It’s not an easy one, that much is apparent

 

But through our trials and woes

A deep love can be found

Deeper than anyone truly knows

Within our hearts, it’s kept safe and sound

 

Jade, teal, & a touch of aquamarine

These are for my siblings three

Our struggles and joys can been seen

There’s little I wouldn’t do for my family

 

Hunter and forest greens right here they lie

These are for my grandparents, both alive and gone

They tell their tales through my eyes

Their love for me has kept me strong

 

Green is my favorite color of all

It tells of my Irish background

And of nature's continuous rises and falls

The beauty it holds for me knows no bounds

 

This is why it symbolizes my love and devotion

All the shades seen here

Fill me with such vivid emotions

Because they’re for those I hold most dear

 

My nephews and my sweet niece

Aunts, uncles, & cousins too

Your love for me gives me such peace

Know that with all I have, I love you too

 

For you, my love

You’re a shade I can’t quite name

Every single day, I thank the good Lord above

For bringing to life through you a once dormant flame

 

Friends, both old and new

Know you each have a special place

That my love for you is strong & true

It goes beyond time & space

 

There’s so much left to be said

My tale is not yet through

There’ll be more in the days ahead

Take my hand and let me weave with you

 

Find your place in my heart

And you’ll see yourself within the tapestry

Whether we’re close or far apart

Our stories will always be here for all to see