On extended metaphor

I had to write this poem thing for English class so I thought I'd share:
Rest is orange.
Calm is yellow.
Quiet is brown.
Comfort is red.
Peace is a fall leaf.
She does not fight the wind,
But lets herself be carried
down
down
down.
No exertion is wasted.
She simply lets life swirl her as she floats.
Troubling storms come.
They ravage, leaving scars.
But she remains still through it all.
Her appearance is of little concern.
Even with holes she displays her beauty,
A gift to the world.
Lying on the ground, she asks
But does not--never begs
To be noticed.
No activities busy her.
She is content to just be.
Whether trampled or saved and treasured,
She is a leaf.
That is all she needs.
Rest is orange.
Calm is yellow.
Quiet is brown.
Comfort is red.
You pray for peace,
I gift you a fall leaf.

On Starfish...it's close

I bet you wish you knew what that meant...tough. Suffice it to say that it's a source of joy in my life anyway.

I have compiled a list of things that I strongly recommend if you haven't laughed or felt happy in a while:

1. Tear down a barn and burn it...very therapeutic

2. Eat pizza for several consecutive meals
3. Play board games with friends...this is especially enjoyable if you've just torn down a barn and are considerably tired
4. Harbor a weird possibly poisonous pet and name him
5. Have a funeral/burial for previously mentioned pet
6. Spend so much time with a select group of individuals that you practically have your own language because of all the inside jokes
7. Play four square without getting mad and arguing (I would recommend falling on your butt a couple times, just to keep things light and funny)
8. Reflect upon all these happy things you've just done then smile and nod

Oh yeah...this post is some kinda awesome.