Joanna Daniel Poet Rhyme

Colors - Black and White

Life is in pieces of black and white 
Like a chessboard 
The moonlight shines through darkness of night 
Like a barcode 
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Noah chose a raven, then dove 
Bad luck or peace?
A bride in white dressed in pure love 
Black mourn decease
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The penguin and the zebra 
The snow leopard 
White tiger and the panda 
Monochrome weird
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Milk boils when it is heated 
Tar melts when hot
Cotton flies, wool is seated 
Coal heats the pot
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I print all of these lines 
In jet black ink 
On a white sheet designed 
To make you think


02/21/17

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Debbie Duncan April 12, 2017 at 7:59 PM This is a good one. 7 indeed :)

Afzal Nusker March 3, 2017 at 10:26 PM A remarkable write with perfect use of juxtaposition. A 7 & a fav.

Elaine George February 26, 2017 at 6:21 PM I agree with Connie on this, Jo. Many congrats on your top-notch win. Great writing! Elaine

Connie Marcum Wong February 25, 2017 at 4:46 PM A very creative piece Jo! Congratulations! I see that this was a winner. ; ) 7

Mark Martin February 23, 2017 at 1:25 PM Nice collection of black and white things creatively expressed. Congratulations Jo! :-)

Charlie Smith February 22, 2017 at 1:31 PM Great contrasting thoughts, congratulations Jo...

Janice Canerdy February 22, 2017 at 1:00 PM Very creative, Jo! Congrats on your win. Janice

John Hamilton February 22, 2017 at 12:43 PM Great write Jo, congrats on a great win!

Agnes Krampe February 22, 2017 at 12:29 PM To make you think.. indeed :) Congrats on your win, Jo.

Paul Callus February 22, 2017 at 8:56 AM Well done, Jo...you tackled this theme with a most capable pen! Yes, you made me think...mostly immersed in your poetic offering. gl in the contest. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen February 21, 2017 at 7:41 AM - An impressive awesome poem, Jo :) ... truth in your lines - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Chris Green February 21, 2017 at 6:24 AM Jo, this was fantastic. I loved the comparisons in this piece and to be honest, your poem made me think so much as I read, the first time through I didn't even realize it rhymed, then on my second reading I caught it and thought, now how cool is that.