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Black And White (Emmy's Challenge 8-8)
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Black And White (Emmy's Challenge 8-8) |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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BLACK AND WHITE Draining the color out of black and white I watch life slip to shades of gray. Those clearly drawn lines of wrong and right Growing more obscure everyday. I walk in the shadows of truth, Taking my stand on misguided belief. Weaned off the tears of innocent youth, And polished in my own grief. I look to the sky and want to cry, "God, what's happened to our ideals?" But wasted tears don't replace the years When the heart, itself, forgets it feels. I used to watch the news at night, Horrified at just what I might see. Rampant crime in the spotlight, Glorified in other's misery. But, now, hardly noticing at all When someone's raped, or shot, or dies, I stare at the screen like a blank wall, Mute button pressed to silence the cries. Somewhat entranced, somewhat paralyzed, Somewhat preternaturally numb. Per chance, in glance, I've realized The monster I've passively become. No laurels, no morals, no reason to fight For what once seemed so cut and dry. Draining the color out of black and white, I face tomorrow with a sigh. |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
i love your wordplay michael your wit is your greatest asset and you have used it well here.. sad topic but too true love the poem |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Great poem... words to ponder. *S* |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
very nicely written!!! ------------------ "Nobody has measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold" ~Zelda Fitzgerald |
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Craig Member
since 1999-06-10
Posts 444 |
Superb poem!! I had a go at this challenge myself, but my effort failed miserably in comparison to yours, well done!! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Michael - great poem... a terrific exit, too. Sometimes, the close is the hardest part. You made this poem close cleanly. |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Michael - great poem... a terrific exit, too. Sometimes, the close is the hardest part. You made this poem close cleanly. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Thanks LngJhnAg I'm glad you liked the exit - I wasn't sure if it was strong enough to carry out the point of the poem. Michael |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Your way with words is masterful. Each poem is perfectly written. |
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