Thank you for your comment Nigel

Colours do often return, sometimes soon, but the type that doesn't fade to grey can be quite difficult to find, and there's no easy way to know how long a colour might take to fade... whether it be someone else's or our own... But your comment reminds me in particular of another poem, one that was posted in the meditations, 'Surrounded By Love', and one that will also be referenced later in Love's Tempest too .. but here's an early extra peek at it .. It talks about the arrival of colours that haven't faded yet.. I can't say that they never will.

https://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=111180

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colours fade back into grey
but soon - - -
your colours will return once again

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Thank you Stephen G and Stephen A for your comments

I guess my poetic soul must finally be grateful for my short stature then, all those trousers and dresses that had to be shortened to fit made hems an accessible concept for my poetic use

Speaking of beautiful colours, some years ago I moved into rented accommodation, a 2nd/3rd floor maisonette, and since then I've been able to enjoy some beautiful sunsets and cloudscapes - I feel as if I am not just renting the flat but also the sky too.

And yes, youth, been there, done that.

Thanks also to everyone who has clicked 'Like' for this poem

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Your horizon may be retreating, but they're forming some beautiful colours, Aviva! ?

Youths over rated anyway ?

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The hem of the night is a nice image.

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