Van Herman If I could paint the world

Van Herman

If I could paint the world

If I could paint the world I would still make it cold My color would be full Vibrant, not flat and dull The sun would shine through blue Upon faces who knew Warmth and care from their home All they need, all their own Although the cold would reign Joy could shine through the pain Huddled around a fire They would not catch any ire

If I could paint the world I would still make it cold Chill would burn their strong bones And sink into their homes Yet, they would cherish love My palette would know grim But they would sing hymns Not about warmer days But the promise of warm love

If I could paint the world I would still make it cold And make them know dark

To have them gather bark Their fire and love would burn They would see what they earn I would make them all cold If I could paint the world

Trianna Douglas

Atop Mt. Cook