Blue, green, yellow—a few of the hues we see,
The sky, the grass, the sun—the things they ought to be.
Blue, green, yellow—a few of the hues we see.
Bruises, fungus, jaundice—the things that they can be.

Red, pink, white—a few of the hues we see.
sunsets, flowers, clouds—the things they ought to be.
Red, pink, white—a few of the hues we see.
Infections, zoster, tinea—the things that they can be.

The ways these hues unfold
Tell stories bright and bold.
What appears as beauty, clear and bright,
May hint at illness out of sight.

Author Bio: Aaron Davidson is a medical student at Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine with aspirations of pursuing a surgical specialty. He finds creative inspiration in his medical studies, often writing poetry in response to the subjects he learns. Outside of medicine and writing, he enjoys spending time at the gym, playing tennis, watching movies, and being with friends and family.