Colour of Friendship

GREEN said: “Clearly, I am the most important. I am the sign of life and hope. I was chosen for grass, trees leaves. Without me, all animals would die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority.”

BLUE interrupted: “You only think about the earth, but consider the sky and sea. It is the water that is the basis of life, and drawn up by the clouds from the deep sea. The sky gives space and peace and serenity. Without my peace, you would all be nothing.”

YELLOW chuckled: “You are all so serious. I bring laughter, gaiety and warmth into the World. The Sun is yellow, the Moon is yellow, and the stars are yellow. Every time you look at sunflower, the whole World starts to smile. Without me there would be no fun.”

ORANGE confidently exclaimed: “I am the Colour of health and strength. I may be scarce, gut I am precious for i serve the needs of human life. I carry the most important vitamins. Think of carrots, pumpkins, oranges, mangos, and papayas. I don’t hang around all the time, but when I fill the sky at sunrise or sunset, my beauty is so striking that no one gives a second though to any of you.”

RED could stand mo longer and shouted out: “I am the ruler of all of you. I am Blood. I bring fire into the blood. I am willing to fight for the cause. I am the colour od danger and bravery. Without me the earth would be as empty as the Moon. I am the colour of passion and of Love, the red rose, and the poppy.”

PURPLE rose with great ceremony and proclaimed: “I am the Colour of royalty and power. Kings, Chiefs, and Bishops have always chosen me, for I am the sign of authority and wisdom. People do not question me, they listen and obey.”

Finally INDIGO spoke...more quietly but with determination: “Think of me, I am the colour of silence. You hardly notice me, but without me you would all become superficial. I represent thought and reflection, twilight and deep water. You need me for balance and contrast, for prayer and inner peace.”

Suddenly there was a startling flash of bright lightening. Thunder rolled and boomed. Rain started to pour down relentlessly. The colours crouched down in fear, drawing close to one another for comfort.