white, black and in between
all shades are eternal
unknown reflections
unheard sounds of passion

a water lily says to a rose
in deep north when all froze
how you survive, and revive

I go grey, and stay in dark hearts
until I hear spring calling my name
greens, blues, pink became
in existence again

a full bloom rose is required
to conclude season’s surprise
I rise, love is the prize
for grey’s sacrifice