Mark J. Halliday Poet Couplet

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For A. V. Giorgio's Black And White Film Photography contest

Black and White, White and Black

Black and white, white and  black;
Is one something, the other it’s lack?
They go well together each piano key,
On the written page, and old photography.

White and black, black and white;
Doesn’t always look quite right.
Depending on your contrast setting,
Shades of gray might be all you’re getting.

White and black, black and white;
The presence or absence of light?
Manipulated by shutter speed and lens,
Or repetitive thatching with black pens.

White and black, black and white;
The artist must decide what is right.
On the page, what’s most reflective
Depends entirely on the viewer's perspective.


Mark Halliday/WarriorPoet
20150303

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June 8, 2015 at 6:40 AM Hello Mark, I love this poem, could you give me an email regarding use of your poem? [email protected] Thanks Mark J. Halliday June 8, 2015 at 1:41 PM My email is [email protected]. what would you like to use the poem for?

Daniel Schack May 29, 2015 at 5:04 PM thanx mark for this poem and ur comment on my sally. if u want to collab. e mail or facebook me. chow daniel schack

Dr. Upma A. Sharma April 2, 2015 at 4:20 AM Fabulous write Mark,, well crafted n perfect for the theme,, congrats on big win! Mark J. Halliday April 2, 2015 at 1:49 PM Thanks Dr. Sharma.

Constance La France April 1, 2015 at 9:30 PM Mark, congratulations on your win in the contest with this well written poem, 7, it is so true black and white photography is very tricky Mark J. Halliday April 2, 2015 at 1:50 PM So is thatching with fine black pens or markers. Thanks for commenting.

Paul Callus March 31, 2015 at 3:23 AM Hi Mark! Clever and creative take on this B&W theme. Congrats on your merited win. All the best. // paul Mark J. Halliday April 1, 2015 at 3:59 PM Thanks Paul. Appreciate the comments.

Rob Carmack March 31, 2015 at 12:18 AM Congrats Mark on your win. Mark J. Halliday April 1, 2015 at 3:59 PM Thanks for commenting Rob.

Jan Allison March 30, 2015 at 2:41 PM Many congrats on your win - I especially like the final stanza:-) hugs Jan xx Mark J. Halliday April 1, 2015 at 3:59 PM Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting Jan.

Eve Roper March 17, 2015 at 9:19 PM nice pen :) 7 Mark J. Halliday March 18, 2015 at 10:59 AM Thanks. Glad you liked it. I commented on one of your Haikus.

David Furlong March 3, 2015 at 1:21 AM I enjoyed the theme of this poem... especially the last stanza. Well penned Mark Mark J. Halliday March 3, 2015 at 9:24 AM Thanks. Glad you liked it. Thought about changing the order of the stanzas, but haven't committed to the idea yet.