You are the color of Mom singing me to sleep

Of Dad holding me tight to his chest

Of comfort, safety, and Love

When I think of you,

I give thanks for days long gone.

Sky Blue I know you, rampant imagination

You are the color of lying in the grass

Of playing in the back yard

Of forts, tag, and budding friendships

When I think of you,

I give thanks for simpler times.

Ink Blue I know you, expansion of the mind

You are the color of school

Of learning to spell and Algebra

Of fermented friendships, intelligence, and lifelong memories

When I think of you,

I give thanks for my teachers.

Navy Blue I know you, careers and daily grind

You are the color of the business suit

Of the overalls on the person who changes the oil

Of making money, climbing ladders, and lack of ethics

When I think of you,

I give thanks for weekends

Something Blue I know you, all nervousness

You are the color of wedding bells

Of knowing you found the One

Of unrequited Love, those special kisses, and hugs when you need one

When I think of you,

I give thanks for courage enough to say "Hi" for the first time.

Baby Blue we meet again, protectiveness and Love

You are the color of me holding her tight to my chest

Of helping her build forts and teaching her math

Of caring, scaring boyfriends, and finally letting go

When I think of you,

My heart swells with pride and joy.

Be careful out there in the world, sweety

And know that I will always Love you.