Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Poet Rhyme

Art Lesson

Whites calling Blacks coloured
Has never sat right with me
Plodding arrogant ignorance
In spite of realities that be

A quick spin on the colour wheel
Will help you see the light
Black is the absence of colour
All colours combined make white

When you paint the people you meet
Might I suggest a dab of zinc white*
This when your mind is pliable
True colours will always shine bright




* Zinc White is a highly translucent pigment, an artist's trick is to add a bit of       
   zinc white to keep a paint's colour as bright when dry as when wet.




18.01.16

Composed for Debbie Guzzi's
What Is White?

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Jeff Connelly September 26, 2019 at 9:33 AM Very insightful poem Maureen. I knew nothing about the zinc white. Very cool. Thank you. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 28, 2019 at 8:13 AM Another "oh I wrote that" ;), I think this one for me feels awkward like trying to be cool lol ~ 'course I like to say "I'm not cool enough to be me". xomo

Bette Bavington February 10, 2018 at 12:14 AM It doesn't matters what any ones skin color is. It's not what's on the outside that is important any way. It's what's on the inside. That's what I was taught growing up. This is an awesome poem.I enjoyed it very much. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 10, 2018 at 6:39 AM Absolutely true. I was taught the same. To be taught otherwise, well where to start with how wrong that is; sad mostly. Delighted you enjoyed Bette, thank you! xomo

Wool Man January 18, 2018 at 7:01 AM your perty smart ... we grew up with "blacks" called coloured ... my grandpa sayd so ... and other derogatory words ... riddle me this ... is coal black ... have you ever seen a person the exact colour of any crayon in a box ... we can stone with words ... we have had people try and put me in a boxed coloured selection ... what box do you check ... if I was what they call "black" and they called me "black" we would be ready to fight ... to colour me anything but beautiful would be dirty on you . Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 18, 2018 at 7:52 AM ...that said my own grandmother had some pretty horrible descriptors herself. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 18, 2018 at 7:43 AM Lol :) I don't paint portraits. I enjoy your musing.

Kim Rodrigues January 17, 2018 at 7:36 AM A very cool poem! I think society dabbles in painting until it gets it right! GL in the contest! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 17, 2018 at 7:58 AM One can hope :) Thank you Kim! :) xomo!

Mick Talbot January 17, 2018 at 2:14 AM With you, I agree, and I took it further as you might of seen. For me yours is a winner, good luck... Mick Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 17, 2018 at 7:57 AM Indeed! (have now) "we park our cars in the same garage" Thank you Mick :) xomo!

Anna Hopper January 16, 2018 at 8:59 PM If you don’t win.. well I lose all hope lol this is incredible! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 16, 2018 at 9:13 PM L O L ! Thank you Anna, I be giggling all night with that <3

James Inman January 16, 2018 at 7:52 PM Clever Maureen. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 16, 2018 at 8:56 PM Thank you James :) xomo

James Swartz January 16, 2018 at 4:33 PM Your wisdom shines through as usual Maureen. Easy words that we all should follow. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 16, 2018 at 5:15 PM Thank you James, I appreciate that. X's n O's mo :)

Mike Gentile January 16, 2018 at 1:48 PM I just think that this is terrific, Maureen! Stupidity and arrogance have reigned far too long! Good Luck xxoo Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 16, 2018 at 3:02 PM Thank you Mike :) I have been known to say "you can't police stupid", usually about dog breed bans but it gets circulation ;) Cheers! xomo

Line Gauthier January 16, 2018 at 11:14 AM Very educational and enjoyable art lesson, Maureen. I will have to remember when I start painting again. Thanks and well done. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 16, 2018 at 11:21 AM Awesome :) Thank you Line! A lovely day to you xomo!

Jan Allison January 16, 2018 at 9:34 AM Mo, I love the clever title and I think we all need this lesson drummed into everyone everywhere across the globe :-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 16, 2018 at 9:42 AM This has boggled my mind for as long as I can remember, I am glad to finally commit it to ink :) thank you Debbie for the prompt, and thank you Jan for your cherished support! A lovely day to you! xomo

Jeffrey Spencer January 16, 2018 at 9:06 AM A wonderful write Maureen! This is why we were given a holiday for MLK. Too bad more people don't take this time for your Art Lesson. Have a great day! Jeffrey Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 16, 2018 at 9:31 AM Thank you so much Jeffrey! I'm a canuck, but we could certainly use an MLK day here too. A lovely day to you!

Demetrios Trifiatis January 16, 2018 at 9:01 AM Since the color of Man doesn't apply to his soul then Man is neither black nor white! Whoever judges the book by its cover is truly ignorant my friend, Maureen therefore I do applaud your splendid poem ! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 16, 2018 at 9:29 AM I think you've given me your next Monoku my friend, so very well said. Thank you dear poet, a wonderful day to you! xomo

Silent One January 16, 2018 at 7:52 AM Powerful pen maam' Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 16, 2018 at 9:27 AM Thank you sir :)

Arturo Michael January 16, 2018 at 7:48 AM I share your sentiments ... Imagine if we were all blind... I'm sure they would find another creative way to differentiate...Nice one Maureen Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 16, 2018 at 9:27 AM No doubt. Stupid human tricks ;) Thank you Arturo! Blessings for a fabulous day my friend xomo!