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Luke Friendshuh


poem by Amy McGrew photography by Amy McGrew
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You, like purple.

Purple, like the color
rarely found in nature
at the far end of the visible spectrum,
you are peace, spirituality, mystery, and bravery.

Purple, like a cistern
with capacity to hold pain and fear,
combining the calm stability of blue
with the courageous energy of red.

Purple, like a creek
slowing down and showing up,
giving your soul space to be present,
noticing, reflecting and staying curious.

Purple, like a conduit
of courage measured by vulnerability
bringing forth change, love and
unreasonable joy from paying attention.

Purple, like a candle
confidently bearing light, transforming the world.
You, as an intellectual explorer,
problem-solve and navigate an endless spectrum of possibilities.

You, like purple.
Luke Friendshuh