Leanne Lovejoy-Burton Poet Pantoum

Celluloid Intermezzo Indigo

“Celluloid Intermezzo Indigo”


"Black and White ain’t colour," he says
"Colour is very Black and White", she says 
"A person shows their true colours -
Black and White"

"Colour is very Black and White", she says
Dark and Light
Black and White
Celluloid is two dimensional

Dark and Light
Mirrors another dimension entirely…
Celluloid is two dimensional
What dimensions exist in the mind?

Mirrors another dimension entirely…
She moves out of Time, Arrested development 
What dimensions exist in the mind?
Remove all full stops and brackets, Freedom wins in rhyme

She moves out of time, Arrested development
Scry with water, light reflection waves in a dark room 
Remove all full stops and brackets, Freedom wins in rhyme
Another life ripples in Time and blooms

Scry with water, light reflection waves in a dark room
Ghosts in the mirror now walk in, in Time and tune
Another life ripples in Time and blooms
Celluloid Intermezzo Indigo in Runes

Lovejoy-Burton/April 2018


“In Music, an Intermezzo in the most general sense, is a composition which fits between other musical or dramatic entities, such as acts of a play or movements of a larger musical work.”

"The face is the mirror of the mind, and eyes without speaking confess the secrets of the heart."
St Jerome




1. "Gentlemen Take Polaroids", Japan.
https://genius.com/Japan-gentlemen-take-polaroids-lyrics

2. Runes 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runes

3. "Our Secret Garden", Peter Murphy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uJUQ0ncDcs

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Susan Ashley April 14, 2018 at 9:57 PM Leanne, I love how your poem 'develops' from your first stanza to the last in your thought provoking lines.. I was held, an appreciative and intrigued captive, in your poetic mystery and imagery. I especially loved; 'She moves out of Time, Arrested development' and 'Another life ripples in Time and blooms' - brilliant! Your poem makes me want to jump in to see the 'black and whites' revealed.. Belated congratulations on well deserved and distinguished POTD honors to one of my favorites poets.. Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 19, 2018 at 1:58 AM Thanks Su. x

Kai Michael Neumann April 14, 2018 at 4:08 AM This is a very intriguing. Powerful. Insightful. I like the 'mystery'. Well written, Kai Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 14, 2018 at 5:37 AM Thank you Kai.

Joseph P. DiMino April 12, 2018 at 9:57 PM Another wonderful collage; you and your friends are amazing. Really splendid artists, all of you! Thank you for sharing. Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 12, 2018 at 10:00 PM We aim to please. ;)

Frederic Parker April 11, 2018 at 9:58 PM how many dimensions in the mind, how fast is the speed of thought, how slow the realization that a thought has already come and gone and when it goes where does it go, to one of the dimensions in the mind or does it bloom and die like a flower in a single dimension where something exists then doesn't, how many dimensions in the mind, how many stars in the universe, how many questions have answers...I don't know so I keep searching Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 11, 2018 at 10:37 PM and search one must...for there is the heart that blooms in light and colour. x

Connie Marcum Wong April 10, 2018 at 10:48 PM Congratulations on having this beauty honored for POTD Leanne! : ) Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 11, 2018 at 12:50 AM Yes... the old Pantoum does one's head in. Thanks Connie.

Robert Lindley April 10, 2018 at 7:29 PM Clear evidence of a fine, creative and wondrous poetic mind at work. Great title and superbly crafted verses my friend. Congratulations on receiving well deserved POTD honors my friend.. Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 10, 2018 at 7:56 PM Thanks Robert Lindley. Loving that sonnet of yours, "The Wake Of Sadness, In Youth's Brevity".

James Swartz April 10, 2018 at 6:04 PM You gave us a complex and complete poem that is deserved of POTD Leanne. This is fantastic and captivating and makes me contemplate your words. I am color blind so black and white are definitely colors! Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 10, 2018 at 7:40 PM James Swartz! Where you been? I shall venture forth and immerse myself in your dark broodings. God how awful to be color blind, thankfully there is Black and White. Thank you.

Charlie Smith April 10, 2018 at 12:19 PM Terrific Pantoum Leanne, on a real tough form, congratulations for the POTD honor... Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 10, 2018 at 7:44 PM Honestly, what type of individual and what type of mind would dream up that format...I'll give you this, it kind of suits my repetitive nature - it's like a Pantoum is a gif from the Gods. Thanks Charlie. :)

Charles Messina April 10, 2018 at 10:35 AM Hi Leanne, colours of black and white are just shadows of dark and light. If that makes any sense lol...Congrats on your POTD....Great poem as usual...All the best...Charlie Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 10, 2018 at 7:49 PM It's enough to do your head in. I wonder if I need to wear a Stetson to attempt the Cowboy format? All chaps aside...Thank you Charles.

Ashok Kumar Mishra April 10, 2018 at 10:26 AM Wonderful mixture of observations, thoughts, writing skill, art and penetration power... Congratulations on POTD.... Very well deserved! Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 10, 2018 at 7:50 PM Thank you Ashok.

Arturo Michael April 10, 2018 at 10:18 AM The truth of light and darkness will one day be known...in the meantime we will scramble on the premise that suits our goals...Another pantoum...If I keep on reading them I will surely learn...Congratulation Lovejoy... Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 10, 2018 at 7:52 PM Indeed. Life's a big rolling up and down, Light and Dark Bell Curve. I'm learning all the time...:) Thank you Arturo.

Daniel Turner April 10, 2018 at 8:45 AM Congratulations Leanne on POTD for this lovely pantoum. Well written! Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 10, 2018 at 9:12 AM Thank you Daniel.

Akkina Downing April 10, 2018 at 8:10 AM A beautiful write Leanne and big congrats on POTD... hugs :) Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 10, 2018 at 9:11 AM Thank you Akkina.

Vijay Pandit April 10, 2018 at 8:01 AM Congrats Leanne on POTD..and this lovely Pantoum! Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 10, 2018 at 8:07 AM Thanks VJ. I thought I'd give the world of Pantoums a whirl. Good luck in the contest. :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 10, 2018 at 7:48 AM Not going Concrete! Lol! Yours is the first Pantoum I've managed to get through, they twist my brain... ;) I have a few shape poems, love doing them, could have labelled concrete but the word itself I found too, "harsh". Congratulations on potd and slipping through my brain's locked gate. <3 Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 10, 2018 at 7:54 PM Brilliant. "Will". x Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 10, 2018 at 9:19 AM Right then, I am off to read "Will", which reminds me, that, I must write. I shall consult with my Limericks specialist ... Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 10, 2018 at 8:35 AM Ooh I'll read that! I've actually written of cement shoes, "Will", if you're curious. Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 10, 2018 at 8:04 AM I left my brain at the entry gate here, an age ago...I'm thinking Limericks next...I'm thinking Concrete Boots might be a good title...if I don't run quick with 'em someone else will. Thanks Agent McGreavy. X

Maria Williams April 10, 2018 at 6:48 AM impressive write Leanne. Congratulations on receiving this POTD...Maria Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 10, 2018 at 7:12 AM Not really. But thank you.

Winged Warrior April 10, 2018 at 5:44 AM A fantastic pantoum!...Congrats!!! on POTD!...well deserving Leanne...stay in the light, my friend...^WW^ Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 10, 2018 at 6:18 AM I can feel I'm drifting towards the dark again...Dark Night of the Flaming Soul...Thanks WW.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 10, 2018 at 4:53 AM - Excellent Pantoum poem in Black and White, Leanne - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. - ... and best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 10, 2018 at 6:20 AM Thanks Anne-Lise. I don't think it fits the criteria for the comp...I like getting hugs, here's one back.

Connie Marcum Wong April 10, 2018 at 2:57 AM An insightful gem Leanne. My comment could not begin to do this justice. I loved it! : ) Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 10, 2018 at 3:59 AM Thank you Connie.

Robertina B. April 9, 2018 at 8:40 PM I totally agree with you there, Leanne.. About the magic.. When passion exists, in turn it becomes magical in every way.. You can't put a price tag on that.. Writing is truly in your heart.. I can relate because it's truly in mine as well.. All the best to you Leanne!! Thanks for sharing your stellar creativity.. Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 9, 2018 at 9:05 PM I have to say Robertina, that poem of yours "The Tree House" is food for thought. The poem, The Well, is quite profound....beautiful actually, the story you tell. I am off to read some more of your work. You are a writer, that is for certain. Thank you for sharing your stories, I will keep reading them with great interest. x

Freddie Robinson Jr. April 9, 2018 at 1:01 PM You immense talent inks supreme in this stunning intellectual noir tour d'force, Leanne. Breathtaking poetry on so many levels. You have a beautiful mind. Your pen voice demands us to think, requires our heart to feel ... forces us to move inward and outward standstill. This duality of balance is a mental exercise in spiritual joy. A riveting poem of expanding breadth of thought wave oscillations. Love and joy always. Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 9, 2018 at 5:29 PM Well some might debate the beautiful mind bit...off page...or on here. I will only direct people back to your page and your stories which are far more unique, powerful and impactful than my idle musings. I think Naomi and other poets of your people would be proud, in awe and impressed. Which reminds me I still can't find that Poem "Pavlov" by that Warrior Poetess you kindly and generously recommended everyone who visit that poem of yours read. As always, a big fan of yours friend.Thank you for your kind comment and friendship.x

Robertina B. April 9, 2018 at 11:56 AM Absolutely amazing creativity Leanne!! You are so Mega-Talented!! Stellar writing indeed.. You have a gift Leanne!! Wish you all the best!! Creative surely flows through you.. You must always share your beautiful work!! You can literally make a fortune with your gift... Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 9, 2018 at 5:21 PM You make me smile Robertina. I am terribly undisciplined and unable to follow rules. I think I would be a publisher's worst nightmare, I would reject all efforts from an editor, I hate competing as I fear losing. I commenced writing these stories/poems for my daughter. However, it gives me great pleasure and delight to write...and possibly entertain, other more gifted writers here, some who I am beginning to recognize as friends. You must never stop writing, but always write from the heart. If it is about money, you have lost the magic.x Thank you.

Caren Krutsinger April 9, 2018 at 12:53 AM Leanne, the last stanza is so succinctly written, it gave me the chills. Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 9, 2018 at 2:30 AM Caren, if it gave you the chills, then I made you "feel" something. That has made my day. When one thinks too much, one can become out of touch with "feelings". x Thank you Caren.

Kishan Sharma April 8, 2018 at 11:16 PM Its nice Kishan Sharma April 9, 2018 at 12:50 AM Thank you so much Leanne Lovejoy-Burton April 8, 2018 at 11:54 PM Thank you Kishan. That poem of yours, "I Am Your Crazy Wand", is a corker. Best poem I've read all day! :)