Black Is the Sound of Colour

Black is the sound of a thunder storm
as it rampages across the landscape
the crack of thunder as lightening
flashes across the sky pitch black

Black is the feeling deep in your gut
when something disturbs and scares you
as you watch black shapes creep towards you
leaving you shaken and wanting to hide

Black is the heart full of despair
when a loved one is finally lost 
either to death or relationship breakup
black is the grave that waits us all

written 12/01/2013

contest The Sound of Colour
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Dietrich Avatar
December 4, 2013 at 3:52 PM
the last line. OH MY, that is a stunning close. I really like this one about black.
Hamilton Avatar
December 6, 2013 at 7:40 PM
a fascinating subject each colour does have a sound Andrea pleased that you like it ty Shadow x smile hug
Lamoureux Avatar
December 3, 2013 at 6:45 PM
I am quite patial to black especially when it comes in a sexy nighty. If there is a thunder storm even better, she'll hold me that much tighter. I digress, great poem, good luck in the contest.
Lamoureux Avatar
December 6, 2013 at 10:44 PM
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Hamilton Avatar
December 6, 2013 at 7:37 PM
naughty naughty Rick lol ty dear glad you enjoyed Shadow x smile hug
Fisher Avatar
December 2, 2013 at 5:59 PM
Wow, what a finishing kick to your poem. I like how you bring out the color in so many ways.
Hamilton Avatar
December 3, 2013 at 4:29 PM
Hi David ty an interesting colour the ending well..... Shadow x smile hug
Andresen Avatar
December 1, 2013 at 1:13 PM
- This is black .... Shadow - Black is deep, dark and scary .... and I love black! - Proficient - two thumbs for you   in the contest! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Hamilton Avatar
December 3, 2013 at 4:27 PM
so do I Anne Lise ty dear Shadow x smile hug
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