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For Black and White poetry contest sponsored by Craig Cornish.

Black is the color of my sin And the color of silky night White is the color of my repent And the color of stars in sky Black is the color of my skin Once baked overdone by sun White is the lotion I soak in Once the sunburn has won The white of eyes are a joy Colorful pupils look above Black is a heart when devoid Of compassion and lavender love The whitest smile so pretty The blackest berry so sweet Sing me a black white ditty With a lovely maroon melody Black and white piano keys Take flight unite as we sing

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Date: 3/17/2024 6:25:00 PM
There is unison in the contrast and it's so effortlessly placed. I always salute the pens which comes from very heart.
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Karen Jones
Date: 3/17/2024 6:38:00 PM
I appreciate your kind words!
Date: 3/11/2024 5:54:00 PM
Karen, you have a very kind way of looking at all of us and our differences. We are really alike and all seem to want the same things.
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Karen Jones
Date: 3/11/2024 8:57:00 PM
Yes we do want the same things and thank you Duke.
Date: 3/11/2024 4:03:00 PM
Hello Karen, I love this poem. Good luck in the contest. I like the way you composed this poem. Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/12/2024 5:38:00 AM
Hello Karen, Your welcome. good morning. Enjoy your day. Hugs. /Darlene/
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Karen Jones
Date: 3/11/2024 5:29:00 PM
Thanks for stopping by and commenting Darlene.
Date: 3/10/2024 4:55:00 PM
The definitions of this poem make it a classic. I like the musical ending.
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Karen Jones
Date: 3/10/2024 5:03:00 PM
Really? Thanks Hilda!
Date: 3/10/2024 9:20:00 AM
My very best wishes for the contest, dear Karen. This poem is so amazing, a strong contender for the contest. God's bountiful blessings to you. ~
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Karen Jones
Date: 3/10/2024 4:36:00 PM
Aw thanks Regina and blessings to you too!
Date: 3/10/2024 5:39:00 AM
loved your words and the last two lines of your poem reminded me of the song "Ebony and Ivory" sung by Paul McCartney and I think Stevie Wonder. have a splendid Sunday
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Karen Jones
Date: 3/10/2024 5:44:00 AM
Yes it was Stevie that’s a compliment thanks!

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