I Detest the Gray

Wind rushes through my hair, over my face, my lips,
I’m at the headiest of dizzying heights; it’s pure bliss.
Scared? No! Maybe just  a little... But it’s a good feeling...
I look down there, I see little dots randomly moving.
I am so high above, indomitable, untouchable and aloof...
The sun is my sister, the sky is my roof.
You won’t find me here, gray.
I approach the edge, tentatively first, and then boldly.
I look down, these dots so far away, so so lowly...
Lowly and yet so peaceful, peaceful and so so content!
My heart thuds painfully, my thoughts are pure torment.
The gray does not toy with them, they never feel it.
Why do you pursue me, you vile, vile spirit?
But, You won’t find me here, gray.
I like red, with it’s passionate outbursts of love and anger.
I love white, cold finality, pure purity, blank with hunger...
I don’t mind black with it’s clear clap of absolute finality,
Or yellow, in spite of all it’s cheerful impunity.
I detest gray, it’s stifling and uncertain.
In its enveloping embrace, it’s cloying smoky curtain.
But NO, You won’t find me here, gray.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Agustin Avatar
July 9, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
A   Avatar
February 16, 2016 at 2:57 PM
Kuukuwa Manful, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
A  Avatar
December 1, 2015 at 1:43 PM
Kuukuwa, Enjoyed reading your poem today. ~SKAT~
Manful Avatar
October 23, 2009 at 3:14 AM
Thanks Carol, I'll be in touch
Brown Avatar
October 23, 2009 at 3:07 AM
I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Kuukuwa. I also wish you the best in your writing endeavors. If you have questions please feel free to ask anyone here. We are all willing to help and if we don't know the answer we will find someone who does. Love, Carol
Manful Avatar
October 23, 2009 at 2:34 AM
Thanx, nadia, just starting out really
Shahwan Avatar
October 22, 2009 at 1:44 PM
Pretty good poetry.
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