An Ode To An Artist

*Composed for a good friend who discovered my artistic 'talent' back in college days. 

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In deep silence,

Voices taunts your ears -

You hear what they cannot hear..

In the darkest shade,

Colours flows and blends -

You see what they cannot see..

One chaotic world we live in -

A paradise in your eyes

Music and color embraces your soul..

Feet dancing, voices singing..

Do, re, mi tunes on air

A guitar string's plucked

Better get your sticks

And bang up a drum.

You can walk over the rainbow,

Your mind wander beyond the clouds

No, you aren't living in dreams

For your feet lies flat on the ground.

A leaf fall, birds hum a song

Pick a pen and write a poem

Few lines may come before dawn

Tomorrow's memories are born.

Melancholy is a companion

There lies in you -

A great power of imagination.

Tears might not show the hurt,

And a smile couldn't mean you're glad..

They laugh at you at times

They just don't understand why..

The artist in you breaks out -

And that's what I admire in you

No doubt.

Look at the work of your hands -

You are gifted, stand proud..

But never ever forget the Lord above.

Now, as you face your crossroad ahead -

Grab a brush.. paint a canvas,

And create a masterpiece -

Out of your life.