I remember questioning my parents as to how color blind people could see the traffic lights changing, and how they knew when to stop. Although my younger self had a different understanding as to what color blind means, my teenage self still wonders what it would be like to see the world in different colors, or without color at all.
Life is filled with ever-changing, vibrant colors that create unusual yet breathtaking sights. Would a sunset, rainbow, or even the sun reflecting of the snow be the same without color? We wouldn't be able to associate red, orange, and yellow to a beautiful fall day, or a deep dark blue to the mysterious sea. Color allows us to express emotion that words can't express. For example, the color blue expresses sadness, while green expresses envy. Black is worn at funerals to show grief, while white is worn at a First Baptism to symbolize cleansing and rebirth. It is known by everyone what certain colors represent, and it is not questioned. Color not only brightens one's day, but allows one to express a great amount of emotion that couldn't be expressed otherwise. Color changes our perception of the world, so enjoy the opportunity to witness the beauty of color.
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