Black Facts

Black is like poetry… it is made up of much more than words – quote by poet Black is the backdrop For shimmering starlight Fireflies winking in the night Moon glow sparkling high in the sky Drifting on invisible cords Held up by angel’s strong arms Awaiting the moment they should fall Black is the handsome border For beautiful feathers on birds For vibrant wings of butterflies For the color in our poetic verse Black is the color worn in grief Reminding that death Comes like a dreaded thief To take away from our lives The joy, hope and delight Leaving only the pain and sorrow To face the misery of the morrow Black lives inside the shadow Shading thoughts from the light Which warms and brightens Soothes the gloomy darkness With a penetrating easy comfort Sent down from the heavens To fill our spirits with serenity Black lingers on the soul Of those who give in to loathing Commit crimes against love With fears and tears and years Of shady sins that apprehend The hearts joy and grace Black is the color of loss The hue meant to disgust But even with its bad name It can fascinate and compel us To write poetry of its fame Black, I say, never fade to gray But always stay away when I pray The Color Black Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Chantelle Anne Cooke August 24, 2021