You've run your paintbrush across my heart
Leaving cold streaks of black and blue
Blending in certain places to appear warmer
The emotion remaining raw and new

You've dabbed at all the smudged corners
Making them beautiful to your eyes
Creating a portrait of unknown wonder
Gently shading the rainy skies

You've mixed thousands of colors for me
Pale hues just matching your soul
Flaking and slightly bent on the canvas
All drying to the same dusty coal

You've signed your name at the bottom
Elegantly slanted a bit to the right
All the colors compliment each other nicely
When my heart is held up to the light.