Color me sad when I cannot find my way;

Color me happy when the sun brightens up my day.

Color me stubborn when I know that I am right;

Color me strong when I have to stand and fight.

Color me courageous when there’s hard work to do;

Color me humble, because I bow to you.

Color me natural, because I like simple things;

Color me hopeful, because my heart can sing.

Color me intelligent, because I am a man;

Color me wise, because God is holding my hand.

Color me all of these and maybe you will see,

That someday these are the colors all mankind will be.

C. F. Poe