Colors

Just a thought that entered my head and wouldn't leave till I put it on paper.

 

If life were black and white

skin tones would still be light or dark,

it just wouldn’t make a difference

if it were night or day.

 

Imagine if we all bleed black,

not knowing if what were spilled

was blood or ink

leaving a fine line between

the written word and death.

 

What of a world so white

that details are undefined?

The wolf could blend with the sheep

with little effort of disguise.

 

Colors don’t separate the world,

they give it character.

It is our perceptions

that decides the fate of their life.

Reviews

[Rebecca Hope Rouston]

Almost makes black and white seem nice sometimes. Ha. I loved the part about ink and blood. That was very original. Always captivating to read your work.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Well thank you so much. Always glad when you enjoy my words.

[Elinor Williams]

I love your poems! Oh my gosh, it's hard to put into words how impressive you are.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much. Don't think I've ever been called impressive before.

[Colleen C Dunphy]

There is SO much here! I feel like I could read this 100 times and still discover some new nuance to enjoy. Very thought provoking.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you veery much ;)

[Marie]

Oh, but there is much mystery in black and white...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

That is a very good point.

[Ayvid N]

Brilliant. One of your best writes. Will read it again and again.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Awe shucks, thank you beautiful.

[Ayvid N]

:)you are welcome

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is terrific and so insightful...

colors give the world character...but perceptions and judgement just mess things up...there needs to be more acceptance.

last line should be "that decide..."

really like this poem, one of my favorites from you...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much.

[Rita L. Sev]

Imagine if we all bleed black,
not knowing if what were spilled
was blood or ink...

Some great thoughts here, Dale - you are right - our perceptions are what make a color, a culture, a concept "good" or "bad". Simple wisdom in your words - love it.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much Rita

[lee von cleef]

Diversity of the day and night, Now skin give us 300 years what will color be then ? Well said as we bleed into a camouflaged world.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

A camouflaged world... love that.

[Renée]

Love it ! "Colors don't separate the world, they give it character"! Great ! I have always wanted to be blue myself and yes there are people with that skin color .. and veggies! tomatoes are not always red and potatoes are not always white...the colors nature graces us with are magnificent !

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Some great points... thank you for sharing your insights.

[Renée]

this kind of writing creates minds to think & lots of conversation.. its a good thing ! ( :