Shades of Blue

Wide-eyed, contemplative, wistful sky,
Seeking the taciturn earth's reply...
Light, ethereal blue.

Shipwrecked castaway, gazing, forlorn:
Windswept hopes defy the stormcloud's scorn...
Uncharted island blue.

Bride near the subway, sidewalks in bloom;
Bronx-bound Rhoda seeks curly-haired groom...
Graffitied satin blue.

Seaside lover reminiscing,
Missing the one you should be kissing...
Deep, disconsolate blue.

Clouds reappear, doubts unexpected.
Is my heart in your heart protected?...
Hope-eclipsing gray blue.


David Acosta © 2015