Give Me Back My Crayons, I Just Want to Color Now

Colleen Ranney on Apr 9, 2010

Tags: calm, Colleen Ranney, Color, crayons, disability, gift, Poetry, Relaxation

When I become overwhelmed I color.

I want to cry
I want to scream
I want to look my best
I want to like my own skin

If I could compose the miraculous fountains of thrill that bubble up from wherever laughter comes from
I would find the soften notes and make them louder and find the harsh notes and make them softer
Because I am worth it because those who are like me are worth it
I may never speak again to those who constantly kill the conversation
I may never speak again

Due to absence in my adult conduct to filter away any truth I want to… and pretend
Like denial is one of those things

Who with wisdom of denial would want denial
I cannot filter it away
I cannot filter discrimination of those the world consider disabled away
I am not defected
If you use me daily it will never satisfy you

You will never remind me enough to be like you

Because I simply cannot
I am me

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Val Mills on Apr 9, 2010
Well written, powerful ideas.
diamondpoet on Apr 9, 2010
I agree it was well written, and the concept was very strong.
jimbob1 on Apr 10, 2010
Hey Miss C…this is an incredible write…and as I read this I was reminded of how were are all a distinctive as crayons in a package…and I can identify with you…when you become overwhelmed you colour…I have been enjoying picking up crayons with grandchildren…love the feel and smell of crayons…I had forgotten those senses and I find colouring to be a great escape…simply amazing…I’m tempted to buy me a package of crayons!!! Of course I had to vote for this one…thank you…
Mr Ghaz on Apr 10, 2010
Neat..liked it. cheers
Shamyl on Apr 10, 2010
I love crayons. Wonderful article and to which I can relate. Good job.
T.Rex McGoogle on Apr 11, 2010
Colleen, that’s a very thoughtful poem. We have to be ourselves.
And by the way it was so good to hear from you.
Colleen Ranney on Jul 14, 2011
thank you very much

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