Black And White


For the schematic inducement of compulsive being,
the transmuting tenet of identity
changes in the self-devised palette of color mélange,
while the conjured chameleon 
paints the shifting façade of contrast.

In the ostensible enactment of life’s drama, 
the performance perfected by obsessed passion
of playing the multicolored roles,
the sly shift from one actor to another 
is an axiomatic design of innate drive. 

As the colors amalgamate in the limelight  
on the visage of the virtual makeup,
the chromatic face morphs into a mirror,  
reflects the illusory actuality in shades of gray
with the perplexing disposition of ambiguity.

The spasm of contrived perception splits the mirror, 
the shards of shattered pretence 
scatter as abandoned obscure debris. 
Metamorphosis creates the absolute entity, 
shaped by the distinct contours of black and white. 


Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 3/23/2024 7:49:00 AM
Dear Subimal, your imagery and alliterations reign supreme in this creative, thought-provoking piece. Congratulations for your win in Craig's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 3/26/2024 10:42:00 PM
Thank you, Susan for your encouraging comments, and congratulations for the placement of your beautuful poem in this tough contest.
Date: 3/22/2024 7:07:00 PM
Subimal, you have such an amazing vocabulary and this is a creative masterpiece and I envy your poetic mind, but for me, this became too wordy for me. I love to see this boiled down some. Often that can create a more poignant effect.
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Date: 3/26/2024 10:27:00 PM
Many thanks, Craig for the placement. I appreciate your constructive suggestion. I realise the poem is bit wordy, but the flow of words I could'nt resist. Thanks for your comment.
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