Copyright © 1998 Walt Zientek

"What color am I?"
I'm the color of the streets we walk safely together.
Of granite steps and rough brick paths.
I'm the color of the wind that touches, cooly, on your cheek
and the sun that warms your face on summer days.
I am the color of the nights we spend, just you and I alone.
The color of the stars that watch us from afar.

What color am I?
I'm the color of a child's voice at play.
Or of a lover's touch and gentle, simple, words of trust.
I'm the color of the freedom, blessed, in your life
and the bravery in your heart and in your hopes.
I am the color of the soul we share together, just you and I alone.
The color of the years we walk together.