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Dark cumulous clouds contain the filtered sunlight in a strange monochromatic sunrise where birds seen in silhouette seem to think they can sing color into this this grey day. Mountains defined by stark dark shapes fade into the distance as if swallowed by fog's mysterious whiteout. I feel encapsulated, as if inside of a black and white photograph that only defers to shades of grey. © Connie Marcum Wong March 8, 2015 Back Black and white film photography Poetry Contest Sponsor Giorgio A. V.

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Debbie Guzzi

Date: 4/20/2015 7:25:00 PM

A trly original take on the subject. I love the use of the word encapsulated. Light & Love

Kelly Deschler

Date: 4/6/2015 3:00:00 PM

Yes, the birds can sing color into our grey days, if we let them... I enjoyed your beautiful poem, Connie. You've captured the melancholy feeling that black & white photos can portray, sometimes... Congrats on the great win!

Paul Callus

Date: 3/31/2015 3:32:00 AM

Hi Connie! Congrats on your win. I was hoping to see it higher up the list. All the best. Hugs // paul

Rob Carmack

Date: 3/30/2015 11:39:00 PM

I connect to this poem ,especially lines 5 and 6. Congrats.

Sandra Haight

Date: 3/30/2015 6:30:00 PM

Hi Connie, stopping back to congratulate you on your nice win, and I enjoyed reading your lovely poem again. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison

Date: 3/30/2015 2:55:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Connie:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/30/2015 2:08:00 PM

aha, this must be it.this one before. Yes, I seem to recall reading this before with that whiteout line and really liking it from before. Congrats on the winner list.

Joseph May

Date: 3/30/2015 1:54:00 PM

Congrats on a fine win Connie

Emile Pinet

Date: 3/27/2015 2:18:00 PM

This is a hauntingly beautiful poem that poetically draws on the allure of nature to set a scene that creates a Kodak moment that stretches into a feeling. Emile. #7

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 3/25/2015 6:09:00 PM

I use to live in Vancouver, grey was just a colour you got use to. Occasionally drove over the border to Seattle other than the weather both stunningly beautiful cities.

Sandra Haight

Date: 3/25/2015 6:31:00 AM

Hi Connie, just found your amazing poem. You captured the feeling we see in this art form through your wonderful words. Best wished in the contest! Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/25/2015 2:06:00 PM

Thank you very much Sandra. I wrote this poem and then found this picture that has all but the birds, but I am sure they are in the scene somewhere. Smile. Hugs,Connie

Monterey Sirak

Date: 3/22/2015 7:06:00 AM

Stunning! Your images are amazing! A fav for me!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/25/2015 2:11:00 PM

Thank you so much for the fav Monterey. It means a lot to me when anyone likes a poem of mine enough to fav it. I searched the web and finally found a photo that matched my words all but for the birds. Hugs, Connie

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 3/19/2015 9:18:00 AM

"...they can sing color into this grey day..." Wow!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/25/2015 2:16:00 PM

We call that kind of day Seattle weather. I used to live there and miss it often, especially in summer. The birds sing their songs regardless. Smile. Thank you Armand. Hugs, Connie

Cona Adams

Date: 3/18/2015 3:55:00 PM

Love this poem, Connie. Beautifully written, with great imagery. I was there.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/25/2015 2:20:00 PM

Thank you Cona. I was lucky enough to find that photo on the web that almost matches exactly. I lived in Seattle years ago so I enjoy those kind of days. Hugs, Connie

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 3/17/2015 7:45:00 PM

I was blown away with the majestic horses but more blown with your poem.. :)! Beautiful!.. :) hugs..olive eloisa

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/17/2015 8:01:00 PM

Thank you very much Olive. I am glad you liked it. I just loved those horses. I thought they represented black and white beautifully. Hope you had a nice St. Patrick's Day! Sláinte, Connie

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 3/17/2015 3:02:00 AM

Hi Connie, I posted a poem in your invented form. Let me know how I did with it. I wrote one a long time ago for a contest you did with Andrea...thanks! Hugs :))

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/17/2015 8:02:00 PM

Thank you very much Rhonda. You are so talented. I already checked it out and left a comment on it. I hope you had a lovely St. Patrick's Day! Sláinte, (to Health) Connie

Ravindra K Kapoor

Date: 3/15/2015 10:36:00 PM

What a beauty you have blended with your imagination in an otherwise serious and dull grey color Connie. Perhaps the singings of Birds bring colors in the clouds and in life as well. The beauty also lurks from the photographs you have placed dear friend, thus making the poem more appealing. It was a joy to read your sweet write. I have placed a new Poem / Song and hope you would find it interesting. Love and best wishes always....Ravindra K Kapoor

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/17/2015 8:03:00 PM

I will go read your poem Ravindra. Thank you very much for your sweet comments on this poem. Blessings, Connie

Jack Horne

Date: 3/15/2015 4:59:00 PM

This is wonderful, Connie - read it twice

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/17/2015 8:08:00 PM

Wow, thank you very much Jack. I enjoy short poetry. It is much easier on my tired eyes. I hope you enjoyed St. Patrick's Day! Sláinte (to health) Connie

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 3/12/2015 2:50:00 AM

Incredible images from the birds to the mountains within the shades of gray...best wishes and hugs, Rhonda

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/12/2015 1:58:00 PM

Thank you Rhonda. I appreciate your comments. Cheers, Connie

Joseph May

Date: 3/11/2015 10:12:00 PM

Great write Connie...I love the line about singing color into a grey day...7...hugs

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/12/2015 1:55:00 PM

Thank you Joseph. I appreciate your comment. Cheers, Connie

Poesy Relish

Date: 3/11/2015 3:12:00 PM

Just wow Connie... enjoyed reading this well written poem ... nad

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/11/2015 3:46:00 PM

Thank you very much Nad. Cheers, Connie

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 3/11/2015 12:01:00 AM

beautifully painted shades connie lost at times in the grey area smiling lifes darker shade love the imaginary used

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/11/2015 1:20:00 AM

We have had mornings here lately just like what I describe Liam. Thanks so much for your comment. Cheers, Connie

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/9/2015 6:59:00 AM

Thank you very much Demetrios. So good to hear from you. Blessings, Connie

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/9/2015 6:39:00 AM

Life impossible would be without some shade of gray! An excellent depiction of the forms of gray that beautify your writing, dear Connie!

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/9/2015 7:06:00 AM

Thank you very much Demetrios. It was so good to hear from you. Blessings, Connie

Earl Schumacker

Date: 3/8/2015 7:34:00 PM

Hi Connie, I keep forgetting the rating system. I apologize. Here is your well deserved 7. Earl

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 3/9/2015 1:11:00 AM

Wow, I appreciate the seven Earl. I am not sure this is what he is looking for but I did my best and that is all I can do. Cheers, Connie