writing and spiders

I think i'm gonna write a bit more. I did in college and have gotten away from it since. I figure this may be a good place to get back into the habit. so here it goes...

I will always remember Kwame, age 5

whom i met at the "Stand Down,"

a community service for the homeless.

An angel, ancient wisdom bearer.

We were coloring.

A brand new set of 96 crayolas.

tropical rainforest was his favorite color.

wild watermelon was mine.

He questioned me, "Do you like the color brown...

How 'bout the color black?"

I said "absolutely".

He said "this is my color."

He asked inquisitively,

"do you have a job?"

I said "yes".

He replied "so do I."

I inquired "you do?"

He said "yes, I draw rainbows."

He returned to do another drawing,

brilliant neon colors of tickle pink,

razzle dazzle red and blizzard blue...

He said "it's a rainbow spider watching tv."

I asked, "what does he like to watch?"

"Don't you know?" he laughed...

"rainbows.

i draw rainbows."