Half

Today, in black, I patiently
completed task upon chore-
water sputtered down the concealed sun.
Happy seedlings, fed,
cleaned. In subdued colors
smiled wanly.

But tomorrow, wet ground beams
upon sun’s cozy spring.
Bold color frees
my daily drudge and alternates my
occupations with
a lack of inhibitions.

To wish that tomorrow and
today could marry
in my life some way. That
becomes the stripes
that vanquish the bewildered wardrobe.