Monotones

Meals from the bin,
newspaper for warmth
target of pity -
or worse, the distrust
Trampled hope,
monotones in life!


Life is monotonous
said full bellies
living in splendour unappreciated.
Hues, brushstrokes, rainbows
elude jaded eyes,
how does one paint
when blind by choice


Seeking signs
they plucked the poor flower!
In search of miracle
will they ever see
genie within, magic in their hand?


Will they? Won't they?
Will they?
How will the petals fall?