True Colors

used to be, but no longer shy

give me a moment and I'll tell you why

for years, others saw brown and gray

unknowing eyes glanced and turned away

didn't realize the depth of the prism within

buried deep inside because of the wrongness of sin

ever so gently Allen peeled away the layers so drab

genuine beauty crafted by God - not created in a lab

on our first date, he could barely get me to talk

forever and always, beside him I'll walk

God told him to look beyond the gray

he must have known his destiny that day

reached way down deep inside

brought to light the colors of his new bride

pure honesty - color of white

thanks to God he saw the light

laughter and joy to share - the color is teal

this love of ours is true and real

love in our hearts - the color of red

November twelfth - the day we wed

warmth to care - glowing hue of yellow

dear me - such a handsome young fellow

a bit of solitude - the color of blue

reflection in the light of this lovely hue

keeping it all in check - the color green

no room here for jealousy or being mean

loyalty that knows no time

the last color is purple in my rhyme

my true colors you now see

because my love believes in me

I'm not afraid and I'm not shy

you've listened well and I've told you why