Color, Contrast and Charisma

Stark and misty gray,
even the gentle breath of a distant blue sky,
     only heightened the chill.

Empty and shallow, the canvas was bleak,
     a lifeless terrain.

And then, one day I met you.

It was as though a
blossoming Dogwood, suddenly came into view.
The landscape changed.

Gray gave way to pink.
     The image was startling.

As buds burst forth in their sensual glory
     to capture the eye, so you captured me.
Everything changed.

I saw my life emerge
from the dreariness of monotone,
     to a palette of visual vibrancy.

Color, Contrast and Charisma to forever
     paint my horizon.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Sands Avatar
March 12, 2018 at 3:31 PM
Beautifully written Mike! :)
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March 12, 2018 at 3:32 PM
Thank again, Heidi xxoo
One Avatar
March 12, 2018 at 2:49 PM
Beautiful poem Mike and I like how you described it..
Gentile Avatar
March 12, 2018 at 2:58 PM
Thanks so much, Silent One !!!
Cunningham Avatar
March 12, 2018 at 2:09 PM
What a difference someone can make to your life and you've done it in a beautiful poetic form. Tom
Gentile Avatar
March 12, 2018 at 2:58 PM
Thank for your kind words, Tom !!!
Pandit Avatar
March 12, 2018 at 1:42 PM
Scenery changes to colorful hues.. depicting the arrival of romantic interest..well written metaphors..great poem, Mike.
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March 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM
Thanks Vijay!!
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March 12, 2018 at 1:26 PM
Romantic and lovely, Mike.
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March 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM
Thank you Line xxoo
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