Rainbows have been mentioned quite a lot recently and a while ago I mentioned that I wanted to share a poem about a rainbow – but I could not find it.

It was handwritten by a very inspirational man (and author) called Mr Semark.

Recently, the poem appeared without me even looking (as things do).

Although I wondered if it was some sort of sign and I would like to share it with you.

He would have been delighted to know that I had.

Mr Semark was 100 years old when he handed this poem to me, in perfect handwriting and even coloured a border around it with a felt tip pen.

He was full of wisdom and interesting stories, and as for his positivity, it was so admirable, I am sure that is why he lived until he was almost 102 years old.

The Rainbow

I have a rainbow all of my own,

In which only cheerful colours are shown

I paint the colours with fondness and care,

Hoping good luck, they will bear

And if my hopes and colours fade,

I paint another rainbow of a brighter shade.

H W Semark

Molly

A Moodscope member.