Rainbow

Rainbow

We all look for a rainbow
that harbors answered dreams;
that golden treasure waiting
in the gently arching beams.
When we have a dream we live with
and pursue it through the years,
we place it on that rainbow
that comes close then disappears.
But we hold on to the yearning
for the quest we labor for
until one day we know
that we can't reach it anymore.
But in reflection we discover
wealth in family and friends;
they're the true and brightest rainbow
that never ever ends.

Dedicated to James Orsburn 12/3/59 to 9/5/07
Written on 9/1/07 and given to James on 9/2/07.

Jim was diagnosed with cancer 6 years ago and held on when even the treatments couldn't. He passed away in the arms of his father on 9/5/07. Jim was 47 years old.