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Black and White Poetry Contest-Ramblings on What is Beauty

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This poem written for Craig Cornish's "Black and White Poetry Contest"

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What is beauty? Is it hard to find beauty in this black and white world? Where we are blind to the concept of right and wrong; Where we only know what we are taught but never really think for ourselves. How are we sure what's real and what isn't? When we rely so heavily on what we are told instead of what we can piece together; When we could see for ourselves but believe other ways because it is said by the masses. How do we know what is beautiful in itself, if we only know the world's perception of it and never manifested our own? A misconception agreed upon by many. This beautiful fallacy that singles out a few. What is beauty in itself? When people find beauty in places others do not.

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Karen Jones

Date: 3/17/2024 8:37:00 AM

Enjoyed your musings on beauty! I say beauty is in the eye of the beholder and is vast!

Bill Baker

Date: 3/15/2024 6:25:00 PM

Intriguing take on beauty, Sara. I think your entry is a good one. Good luck! Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/16/2024 4:39:00 AM

thanks for your visit, Bill, and for your encouragement...GRRRR me

Jay Narain

Date: 3/15/2024 9:52:00 AM

The old cliche, Beauty lies in the eyes of beholder. By probing our thoughts, we can look deep beyonf the outer shell.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/15/2024 6:08:00 PM

I agree, Jay! We only need open our eyes and hearts...thanks for your consistent visits. Wishing you a wonderful weekend, Sara

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/15/2024 7:16:00 AM

I was going to quote what Lin Lane said below .but stopped myself in time, a thought provoking stupendous poem - discerning right from wrong, good from bad, beautiful or not is a unique perception as each human is unique on this planet- we should be able to think for ourselves by a certain age and formulate our own opinions. I so enjoyed your poem dear Sara, in fact I always look forward to reading your new posts and awesome creative writes. Thank-you for your support, always much appreciated. Blessings and hugs, JENNIFER.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/15/2024 6:08:00 PM

awww, Jennifer, your comments touched my heart this evening. I'm sincerely delighted that you look forward to my poems and for calling them creative writes...those words mean a lot to me. I enjoy reading and experiencing your creativity as well...you're an experienced poet and it shows in your work. Have a splendid evening, hugs, Sara

Lin Lane

Date: 3/15/2024 6:08:00 AM

This begs recalling the cliche'... Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." I don't think it can be found by those who see only in black and white. What a travesty not to be able to see the beauty of our colorful world. I don't just mean this in the literal sense. You give life to these thoughts.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/15/2024 6:06:00 PM

I feel for people who only see 'black and white.' My older brother is somewhat that way...therefore, he doesn't exactly exude happiness. I understand what you're saying about the colorful world beyond the literal sense...I feel as if that's what's shifted within me...right now I just 'feel' color and a colorful existence that I can't put into words. Hope you understand...appreciate you and your visit, hugs, Sara

Yann Rolland

Date: 3/15/2024 2:41:00 AM

this is brilliant dear Sara, beauty is subjective, we don't know about the future, will the beauty will be same for next générations, i doubt, but beauty is eternal, thanks for inspiring me

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/15/2024 4:39:00 AM

thank you for your visit,Yann, and for such insightful comments. Grateful that my poem inspired you. Have a pleasant Friday, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 3/15/2024 12:57:00 AM

Brilliant and wise words dear sara, i had a similar poem for this prompt; as like youv said, people are quick to assume and judge thinking that everything is black and white but is not, and we dont know know what is really real. Believing whatever the world feeds us, . “ When we rely so heavily on what we are told instead of what we can piece together” couldnt have said it any better. “ What is beauty in itself? When people find beauty in places others do not.“how powerful! A fave this is!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/15/2024 4:41:00 AM

Grateful for your visit today, Ink, and for your complimentary words...those mean a lot. Grateful for your fave. Best wishes in creating your poem. Have a lovely day, hugs, Sara

Arastu Goyal

Date: 3/14/2024 8:17:00 PM

Really enjoyed reading this, great work with the given prompt! Nicely inked

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/15/2024 4:39:00 AM

I appreciate your visit, your kind words, and enthusiasm. Have a pleasant day, Sara

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 3/14/2024 5:21:00 PM

I really like this Sara, I believe all is beautiful in the heart that is loved from their first day on earth, to know and feel love to be taught gently right from wrong, gives one a feeling that on earth they belong. Have a lovely evening, hugs, Beryl

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/14/2024 6:11:00 PM

thank you for stopping by, Beryl. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and comments with me. Delighted you liked my creation. Have a pleasant evening, hugs, Sara