Embrace

Relax. Clear your mind as you picture a blank room. Now you are ready to fill it with words. Slowly start to read the poem, see your dull room become bright with all the colors of the rainbow, hear the sweet melody it brings. Cautiously glance around for the underlying meaning. Can't find it? Turn on your mental light switch and experience the room. Feel like you are on top of the world, smile back at those who are yet to reach their point of understanding. Don't worry, they will reach you someday. Maybe... But first they will skim and skan for the meaning, looking only for answers. They will squint their eyes, sigh in frustration, and shake their heads. Then they will prepare to repeat these steps without knowing that there is another way. Let me tell you a secret. Paint a picture in your mind and embrace yourself inside the poem. -Briana