Timothy Hicks Poet Rhyme

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A 25-line poem consisted of two words per line, ONLY using one syllable words. In honor of Silent One's 50th contest...

 

Black and White

Using Image #1 Piano Keys



hand limbs
   like to
     waltz 'pon
   the sea
     of black
         and white
         a tone
        does spark
  and melts
my heart
        each day
and night
   a push
     a tug
   like the
     soft moon
         not wrong
         not right
        this is
  how it
should be
        the sea
   of black
     and white
   is me



Written March 6th, 2016
For the Black and White Contest Hosted by Silent One

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Pashang Salehi April 8, 2016 at 12:04 AM This is really interesting. I bet you play piano... Timothy Hicks April 14, 2016 at 3:50 AM You guessed right, my friend! I'm self-taught and composed a couple instrumentals, but don't know much about reading music.

Poet Destroyer A March 15, 2016 at 11:26 AM Timothy. Congratulations on your awesome Black and White united theme win. Love LINDA Timothy Hicks March 15, 2016 at 6:18 PM Thanks again PD. It was a fun little piece that I enjoyed writing.

Laura Breidenthal March 14, 2016 at 6:35 AM Do you play the piano? This is quite entertaining. "hand limbs" is so much more fun than "fingers".."the sea of black and white is me"...love it...as a piano fiddler myself, I understand this metaphor. It is a radiant moment when the fingers press all the right chords. The keys become moving waves. A fav! Always, Laura Timothy Hicks March 15, 2016 at 6:17 PM Thanks for understanding me, Laura ... and yes I do play. Due to contest constrictions I had to think of something other than finger, and thus ... "hand limbs" were born. Ha ha. I think some others took something different from this poem, thinking it wasn't actually about piano, but love ... you see the way I saw it. It IS about piano ... and the piano is playing me :)

Andrea Dietrich March 10, 2016 at 8:50 PM I hope this scored high, Tim. In a rush tonight but will see your latest post tomorrow I hope. Thanks so much for the footle win. I am really happy you liked mine. CONGRATS in this contest . Timothy Hicks March 10, 2016 at 11:08 PM Your footle set was the first that I read of the entries that made me literally laugh out loud. They were Great :D

Eve Roper March 10, 2016 at 7:32 PM Timothy, congratulations on your black and white contest win :-) Timothy Hicks March 10, 2016 at 11:07 PM Thanks Eve!

Vladislav Raven March 10, 2016 at 6:07 PM Hi Tim, i liked this musical interlude. Congratulations on your win in the contest....Vlad. Timothy Hicks March 10, 2016 at 11:00 PM Thanks Vlad. Music is important to me, and so I had to go with Picture #1

Brian Davey March 10, 2016 at 3:56 PM Congrats on your placement for this tricky arrangement my friend Timothy Hicks March 10, 2016 at 10:52 PM Tricky indeed! Thanks for stopping by ... I enjoyed your take on the contest as well :)

Bl Devnath March 10, 2016 at 11:29 AM Beautiful poem my lovely friend. Just well done. Good luck in the contest, bl Timothy Hicks March 10, 2016 at 10:26 PM Thanks Bl :)

Paul Callus March 10, 2016 at 9:08 AM Keeping my word...told you I'll come back with congrats:) Well done! // paul Timothy Hicks March 10, 2016 at 10:10 PM Thanks again Paul. Your prediction rang true.

Iris E. Sankey- Lewis March 10, 2016 at 7:59 AM Exquisite gem you've penned, and I hope it ranks equally high as it does here. You're a skilled poet inspiring... Timothy Hicks March 10, 2016 at 10:08 PM Thank you very kindly Iris. I'm glad that you enjoyed!

Sara Kendrick March 9, 2016 at 9:16 AM Great work..Reads like a winner to me..Way to go..Very creative..Thanks for the visits to my page..Sara Timothy Hicks March 9, 2016 at 8:47 PM No problem, Sara. Glad you liked my poem :)

Robert Lindley March 8, 2016 at 11:33 PM Off the charts creative my friend. I suspect that a very high placement is in the offing. Very solid 7 my friend.. A7 Timothy Hicks March 9, 2016 at 8:38 PM Always a pleasure to read your comments, my friend. Thank you very much.

Paul Callus March 8, 2016 at 8:32 AM For one who plays the piano, you sure know how to press the right keys, Timothy! I'm very much impressed:) I shall come back with congratulations!! ~ Regards // paul Timothy Hicks March 9, 2016 at 8:32 PM Thanks so much Paul! Always an encouragement :)

Suzanne Delaney March 7, 2016 at 12:14 PM Inspiring. You have aced this one, too. Must check out silent' new challenge. So hard to keep up here and with RL at the moment. Hugs, SuZ Timothy Hicks March 9, 2016 at 8:13 PM Not sure what RL stands for. But if it's moving, then yes, I understand. Glad you liked my simple poem :)

Arthur Vaso March 7, 2016 at 12:36 AM Wow very creative Tim, loved this! Timothy Hicks March 9, 2016 at 8:04 PM Thanks Mr Arty.

Probir Gupta March 6, 2016 at 11:00 PM A signature of your individuality....Great.... Timothy Hicks March 9, 2016 at 7:46 PM Thanks Probir :) You always leave such nice comments.

Eileen Manassian March 6, 2016 at 9:10 PM You are an amazing poet, Timothy. Honestly....I'm spellbound by this clever take on the contest. Hugs Timothy Hicks March 9, 2016 at 7:29 PM Thanks as always, Eileen :) It was a bit tricky at first because I kept on wanting to use longer words ... hahaha.

Ilene Bauer March 6, 2016 at 8:08 PM i like the way you've written this, tim - very effective! great ending, too... Timothy Hicks March 9, 2016 at 12:06 AM Thank you Ilene!

Connie Marcum Wong March 6, 2016 at 6:42 PM This poem is ingenious Tim. A perfect entry for the contest! #7 Connie Marcum Wong March 9, 2016 at 11:28 PM That happens when soeone else is leaving a comment at the s time Tim. ; ) Timothy Hicks March 9, 2016 at 12:01 AM Did a weird glitch there. That comment was meant for Peter. Glad you liked my poem, and appreciate the 7! :) Timothy Hicks March 8, 2016 at 11:58 PM Great observation ... thanks for your comment and feedback.

Andrea Dietrich March 6, 2016 at 5:09 PM Everyone is really getting in tune with those piano keys. not me. I went with black sheep. Maybe I should post it soon. First I think I will walk my dog. Good one from you, Timothy. Timothy Hicks March 8, 2016 at 11:59 PM You picked the unique picture, Andrea. You're the only I've read that chose that one ... I liked it. What kind of dog do you have?

Eve Roper March 6, 2016 at 4:48 PM Wow!! yours is great, Timothy< good luck in the contest :) Timothy Hicks March 8, 2016 at 11:12 PM Thank you Eve! I was drawn to the keys.