"Y" is for Youthful - #A to Z Blogging Challenge 2017

Only one more painting/poetry blog after today in the 2017 Blogging Challenge. "Y" is for Youthful. Perhaps today's painting should feature balloons in every color imaginable, but it doesn't. After considering an array of little "Spirit Visions" images, I chose one that has a bright red section in one corner. That "youthful" portion grows into the blue of middle age learning and a larger segment for the wisdom of aging. From an artistic standpoint, I like my painting better turned upside down. However, I want it to read left to right as knowledge grows. We can be youthful at any age, but not always wise. What do you think?

"Youthful, Spirit Visions" ©Mary Montague Sikes

Youthful

Sometimes in my dreams I hold a baby.

She is beautiful, bright, and unafraid.

When I awaken, I want her to be there,

But she isn't my real world child.

Sometimes I look through a window

Into the cluttered world beyond.

The flowers bloom yellow and bright,

But they are not my flowers.

Sometimes I dance into my imagination.

Charm and beauty put up a wall.

I reach to my beginning,

But it is not my story.

Sometimes I know the meaning that

Once upon a time youth knew.

Now I walk with a different stride

And long for those who are no more. 

Mary Montague Sikes