Dark

Neither one's dark skin nor the black color are bad.
Dusk has its beauty; crows and cuckoos are pretty.
Do the birds chirp because they're psychically sad?
It's the human mind that makes things dull or witty.

Psyche can manipulate; physique can persuade.
The face can shine brightly; the heart may be gloomy.
Psychic vibrations can make even blossoms fade.
It's love for all that makes the human heart roomy.

Dark rooms can be lit up; dark dots can be made bright.
Positive outlooks always erase pessimism.
Though white or black, each being enjoys the twilight.
The rainbow is the world; kaleidoscope and prism...

Shades and shadows are part of this great universe.
Each has its own role. No one in greatness is worse.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Canerdy Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 7:42 AM
Your sonnet is deeply thought-provoking, addressing the matter of perceptions and how our preconceived notions affect life and joy. CONGRATS on your win, Christuraj. Janice
Alex Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 12:33 PM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
George Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 3:07 AM
"Shades and shadows are part of this great universe. Each has its own role. No one in greatness is worse." An epigramatic statement, full of meaning ! Love your poem of great insight ! I concur with all your thoughts. Congratulations Chris on your well deserved win.
Alex Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 12:33 PM
"epigramatic statement" - God! Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
La France Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 11:05 PM
Christuraj, wonderful writing and congratulations on your win in my contest, Constance
Alex Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 12:31 PM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
Croft Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 10:50 PM
Congratulations also. Lovely poem!
Alex Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 12:31 PM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
Poet Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 8:56 AM
Congratulations on your contest win with this Wonderful poem, Chris
Alex Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 9:14 PM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
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