Yellow is beautiful, bright and warm
Like sunbeams dancing after a storm
Illuminating dreams of joy untold
A light that shines in hues of gold
Yet yellow remains, though dimmed in hue
No longer reflecting the life I knew
Betrayed and broken, lost in despair
Like petals drifting through empty air
But within its glow, a strength remains
To rise, to heal, to break these chains
Gathering pieces, I stand once more
Yellow still shines… my light restored
While sorting through old documents, I stumbled upon this poem written nearly 20 years ago. Instantly, it carried me down memory lane…
The stillness of the night could not quiet my thoughts or bring the peace I longed for. While the world slept, I remained awake, pouring pent-up emotions into words until the wee hours of the morning. Writing became my refuge – a way to declutter my mind, let the tears flow freely, and in the process, soften the weight of the pain.
As I poured my heart into the poem, my maid unexpectedly disrupted my solitude, surprised to find me awake so early. She came over to keep me company, and by then, exhaustion had settled in – both physically and mentally. Unable to continue, the poem remained unfinished. It wasn’t until a couple of years later that it resurfaced, and by then, the Lord was already at work – healing me, restoring me and breaking the chains of brokenness that once held me captive.
Because I was made whole again, the poem found its rightful ending – one filled with hope and strength. All thanks to Jesus! He lifted me from the miry clay that imprisoned me, setting my feet on solid ground. My life is now all about Jesus! He is my Lord and Saviour! My Healer and Deliverer! My All in All! Because of Him, the magical hue of yellow once again reflects my life – radiant and overflowing with the peace and joy of the Lord. Thank You, Jesus!
Romans 15:13 (ESV)
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing,
so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
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