The Purple Crayon
2025-05-25John Mortola
Joy

The Purple Crayon

As I step into the gently dawning day,

My heart is tinged with gladness

At what might come my way.

Growing anticipation

Of what or who

Might be

The next new friend

Or favorite thing

To lift my heart today.

As the sun does beckon

To glow with it and play

There is no fear within me

Of what to do or say

My heart remains unbroken

As it twirls along its way

With eyes anew

I see it add

It’s radiance to the day

And as the sun

Inviting all

To join us in our play

Inspiration / Author Note

Our capacity to accommodate light and dark within our minds is a constant source of wonder.