The Crayon Box That Talked

I came across this poem in some of the church papers I was reading today. I though it was a beautiful description of the command that we have to love one another.

The Crayon Box That Talked


While walking into a toy store the day before today


I overheard a crayon box with many things to say



"I don't like Red!" said Yellow and Green said "Nor do I"


"And no one here likes Orange but no one knows just why"



"We are a box of crayons that doesn't get along


Said Blue to all the others "Something here is wrong"



Well, I bought that box of crayons and took it home with me


And laid out all the colors so the crayons all could see



They watched me as I colored with Red and Blue and Green


And Black and White and Orange and every color in between



They watched as Green became the grass and Blue became the sky


The Yellow sun was shining bright on White clouds drifting by


Colors changing as they touched becoming something new


They watched me as I colored - they watched me till I was through



And when I finally finished I began to walk away


And as I did the crayon box had something more to say



"I do like Red!" said Yellow and Green said, "so do I"


And Blue you were terrific! So high up in the sky



"We are a box of crayons each one of us unique


But when we get together the picture is more complete"


By Shane deRolf 

All the crayons play a part in creating the picture, and in the same way, all of God's children play a part in his congregation. Everyone has a role to play and a gift to share. So next time you don't appreciate someone or don't like them, think again, they have an important role to play too.