An Ode to Beginnings

The sun beats down upon my bear back,
              -GOLD-
                  A shade of brilliance
And I remember my struggles and my strength.

The blood I shed from open wounds,
From lashes and beatings.
Because I wish to be free
              -CRIMSON-
                    A shade of love and passion
I remember my pain
                I remember I am human

The ground I stand upon
During hours of endless work,
Stabilizes me,
              -BROWN-
                  A shade of the center of Self
And I remember my roots

The trees swaying in the slight breeze,
The forest,
The LIFE,
Brings me hope after all has abandoned me,
It looms in the distance, like a dream
                  -GREEN-
                        -FERTILITY-
                            A shade of recovered tomorrows
                                      Through in-betterment of today
I remember my battles
            -The endless war, which I must fight

So I reach up to the heavens,
Closer and closer to warmth

I bleed the blood of freedom,
I exchange blows with the dizziness of ignorance

I dig my toes into the soil,
Rooted forever deep

I keep my eyes fixed on the green-glowing horizon,
Where veins carry-through
        And pour into the fountain of life.