Shades of Blue Swirling winds dashed in a frenzy Her composure tore apart, Then the lightning and the thunder All pitched in to break her heart. Darkness fell with little warning Thoughts got flooded in the rain And the only sense of feeling Left the ache of burning pain. Foaming waves kept on their pounding, Made it harder to resist Weary mind spoke of surrender: Why the trouble to persist? Then to mind came thoughts of sunrise Brilliance of the midday sun Magic of the twilight settling Lover’s promise to be won. Faces formed behind the curtain Of the deluge of her tears Through the howling winds, a whisper: “Give to me those raging fears. Think of all that still awaits you Places, dreams you’ve yet to see Turn away from blue that shades you I am Love, come walk with me.” ------------------------------------------ For Jan Allison's Collaboration Contest 10th July 2017