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true palette
An original poem by MaryJane Nordgren
what if we could convince the purples that the blues
that are not trying to steal the chroma, the vibrant pigment which is the joy
of themselves or the vivacity of what they have drawn life
but that powers that want, for their own wealth in being,
disharmonies to remain as they are
perpetuate ancient lies so the fear of ‘not enough’ fuels ‘I better get mine’
what if the truth of abundance were to tinge pale hues , allowing
purples, blues, greens, oranges–all to recognize themselves
as vital, nuanced shades of the whole palette of beauty