Colors... Colors on the Artist's palette
Red and
yellow, golden
brown-
Painting trees in autumn clothing,
Giving each a glorious crown. Finished product— what a sight!
Green world now in bright earth-hues. Perfect is God's work of art, Offset by the
When
their
Choosing not
to
to
shed their crowns.
wear
But before
is
sky's blues.
costumes are complete,
Trees begin
Better
fall
Him
their colors,
cast
them down.
their choice of standing
Naked
in the
winds
that blow.
Trusting, never once complaining. Till they're
May
I
choose
dressed
in
like trees of
pure white snow.
autumn.
Though I'm painted colors bright, Not to wear them—just return them To the
Artist for His white.
—Sharon Wright
