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I'm Mixing My Own Colours!

gillbenge63

Like many people I've spent way too much of my life worrying about what other people think of me and trying to "fit in". Now, I'm taking back my power and I'm showing up as my bright, shiny, colourful self!


This poem is dedicated to my fellow unicorns out there who support each other, lift each other up and mix their own damn colours!


I’m Mixing My Own Colours

Some people say that I look strange

But that just makes me smile

For I’m painting an original

And that can take a while


I’m made of many layers

Some are pastel, some are bold

But one thing you can be sure of

I don’t fit in any mould


I’m mixing my own colours

You may not like their hue

But I’m mixing my own colours

They’re for me – they’re not for you


I’ve been told that I’m too bright

My paint should be subdued

So I tried to smudge my edges

And I changed my attitude


But my colours would not lighten

They glittered in the dark

Then shimmered and grew brighter

And they made the world less stark


I’m mixing my own colours

You may not like their hue

But I’m mixing my own colours

They’re for me – they’re not for you


My colour is unique to me

But I don’t walk alone

Many have walked along this path

And it’s them who set the tone


Those who pushed the barriers

The one’s who changed their colour

They’re my tribe of unicorns

The people who I honour


Because I’m mixing my own colours

You may not like their hue

But I’m mixing my own colours

They’re mixed for me – not mixed for you!


Gilly 2010

 
 
 

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