The Day I Saw Colors
A Free Verse Piece
Up until a certain age
I always felt like life was so black and white
The boredom of school
Coupled with a lack of friends
And a home that wasn’t suitable for children
Was the fuel to my now-anxious mind, but alas,
A necessary force that propelled me to escape
To open a wondrous door called “Japan”
I befriended superheroes and other-worldly creatures named “Pikachu”
And devoured ramen under the protection and grace of cherry blossom trees
I learned about cosplay fashion and the freedom to express one’s inner bravery
And the Tsukiji Fish Market where auction bidders battle for bluefin tuna before the sun wakes up
Though I’ve yet to visit this country
I’ve seen it through the rose-colored shades called “Anime”
The age that which I was, I do not remember
But the love for this whimsical culture will stay with me forever
