A Photo a Week Challenge: Muted

The title says “a photo” but I cannot help including multiple pictures:)

Colors of life appear faded

The brightness of enthusiasm is muted

My heart and mind feel so jaded

Red color of passion is desaturated

Oh Lord, ignite in my soul a fire

That illuminates the dull colors from within

Bring back in my life the joie-de-vivre

I’ll welcome back brightness with a grin. 

Chrysanthemums at the Mum Festival, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PAYellow orchids

Vasari corridor, Florence, Italy