Royal Dreams

by Melanie Goodwin

Violet flames burst

out of the white oblivion

brought to life by the artist’s hand

transferred from the minuscule paintbrush

to the blank easel

in expert, swirling strokes.

Joyous purple am I, finally free

of confinement inside the prison of the paint tube,

offered as a gift to this moment of creativity.

It is all I have ever dared to wish,

to be part of an abstract masterpiece.

Now my dream is fulfilled,

and I lay dried against the easel,

appearing sharp and regal

compared to the pasty yellow,

domineering red, and flamboyant orange.

This is my destiny, and forever the world

shall gaze at my immortality.