Pursued by the wise
Denied by the selfish heart
Ignored by the fool

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The colors of the rainbow appear so bright,  
After stormy weather it makes everything seem alright.
I have discovered in the years of my existence;  
We have many feelings from anger to concupiscence.
The emotions of men form the moody rainbow.
  
The first color is red denoting our passions and fears,  
Escalating, externalizing, evolving throughout the years.
The second is yellow revealing our need for joy,  
Wanting, wishing that we could have and do more.
  
Green appears symbolizing our energy and envy,  
Maneuvering, managing challenges and insecurity.
Next up, blue bringing hope and sadness,  
Satiated, sullen while navigating the madness.
  
Finally, purple revealing boldness and bruises;  
Pressing, pushing, passing through daily obstacles,  
Making life bearable when moments are detestable.
  
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Breezes blow gently,
soothing the land of heat's rage.
Times of feasting are upon us,
enjoying the fruit of our labors.
No longer the top of the year, but the bottom,
basking in the beauty of autumn.

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I gaze upon the landscape of the world:
Mountains, hills, valleys appear endlessly.
Showing the beauty of life as a pearl,
Nostalgic feelings surge relentlessly.

Disappointments vanish defiantly.
Failures lose meaning against the backdrop.
Heartache's indentation made shadowy.
Days of toils, no longer viewed as a flop.

Beholding the bounty of nature's crop,
Expectations of better times surface.
Replacing dark times which made life stop,
The rays of sunshine establish purpose;

Dispelling doubts, despairs, bringing relief,
Sweeping away years of sadness and grief.
  
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Shining bright and clear
Through the windows of the soul
Rays of happiness

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Ants carrying grains
Men laboring for wages
Spiders spinning webs

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