ROY G BIV Colors My World, A Poem
Red
Orange and Yellow
Green and Blue
Animate and inanimate,
Large and small,
Roy G Biv colors my world.
Santa's cherry cheeks,
Dark crimson roses,
Roy G Biv colors my world.
Close to me,
And far away,
Roy G Biv colors my world.
Bright tangerines,
Deep orange pumpkins,
Roy G Biv colors my world.
In my past, my present,
And my future,
Roy G Biv colors my world.
Fields of corn,
Rays of sunshine,
Roy G Biv colors my world.
In those things that I see,
And those that I dream,
Roy G Biv colors my world.
Freshly cut grass,
Majestic evergreens,
Roy G Biv colors my world.
In the sparkle of an eye,
And the twinkle of a smile,
Roy G Biv colors my world.
The splash of a raindrop,
The sweetness of a blueberry,
Roy G Biv colors my world.
In the daily grind,
And the special moments,
Roy G Biv colors my world.
The wings of a Bunting,
The crunch of eggplant,
Roy G Biv colors my world.
Every moment,
Every breath,
Roy G Biv colors my world.
Inspiration of this poem
As I look around each day, there is such beauty in the world that is often taken for granted. Colors surround and consume us. From the clothes that we wear, to the foods that we eat, to the paint on our walls, color is everywhere. Many decisions that we make in our lives are based on color. The kind of car that we will drive. The sweater that best shows off our eyes. The bridesmaids' dresses in a wedding. And yet we do not often think about the impact of Roy G Biv.
For those who are not familiar with the term ROY G BIV. It refers to the colors in the rainbow in the order in which they appear. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. ROY G BIV is an acronym used to remember these colors. I first learned this term back in elementary school and it has never left my mind. Each time I see a rainbow, ROY G BIV instantly pops into my mind. But as with most people, I do not pay as close attention to the colors that surround us daily until I see the beauty of a rainbow. It is then that I am reminded of the way that color feeds our minds, bodies, and souls.
So I encourage you as you step out into your life today, notice the world around you. Pay special attention to the colors. What colors are you drawn to? Are there any colors that evoke a particular mood for you? What ever you may find, be present in your life. Become a participant in your life and not a spectator, and let the colors of the world help you along the way.
As you finish reading this hub, please feel free to comment and share how color impacts your life, or maybe how you will look at color a little differently today.
Indigo and Violet
