Freedom is a rainbow
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Freedom is a Rainbow
Freedom is a rainbow
Where all colors meet
And no one judges.
Each color has its own qualities and flaws
That each has a voice to speak,
That other colors will listen to.
Red
Has a passion,
A love for whoever she wants.
Has strength
To encourage others.
And power to
Give someone that
Extra push
When they need it.
Blood is coursing through her veins.
Giving her
Blood ties to everything
And everyone around her.
Orange
Brightens up your day
Reminding you of
The success of everything.
The creativity of life itself.
Socializing herself with
The shirt that you will wear tomorrow
Or in two days.
She is free to express her feelings,
Because she is freedom herself.
Yellow
Is the brightest color
you can find
In the vast rainbow.
She is the friend
to always cheer you on
And find the bright side to everything.
She is the sunflower in the grassy field.
Always looking for ways
To put a smile on your face.
Green
Is pure from the heart.
In sync with mother nature.
She makes life look healthy.
She is health.
Fresh and new.
Green is the breeze
that carries your hair across your face
When it passes by.
The power source of life.
Blue
Is the above
And below.
Sky and sea.
She has hope for herself and others
And confidence in everything.
Trusts the stars, moon, and sun,
That they will light her imagination and
Trust that everything will go on.
Blue’s intelligence
Will enlighten your knowledge.
Purple
Is determined,
Determined for more.
Powerful, for she is a strong color.
Wisdom, like an owl with big,
All‐knowing eyes.
Purple is a royal color,
A regal color.
She is a queen, a leader
That respects everyone.
Accepts everyone.
Exactly for who they are.
Freedom is letting out your true colors.
What color are you?
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