Paul Callus Poet Rhyme

Monochrome

From the allure of coloured art
 We step aside and then depart
 In search of ways by which to sate
 The urge to please, communicate;
 Monochromatic visual fare
 Sharpness defined, intent to share
 With composition in full view
 Amid the shadows that imbue
 Ideal traits of dark and light
 Contrasting shades of black and white.

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Contest: Black & White Photography
Sponsor: Giorgio A.V.
Placed: 2nd
©5th March 2015

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PS: It’s Still Poetry Volume II ~ (1 Jan. 2022)
ISBN-13:? 979-8793344418

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Richard Lamoureux May 21, 2015 at 8:41 AM I am colored blind so I especially appreciate black and white. Paul Callus May 21, 2015 at 8:56 AM The Constitution is also supposed to be colorblind!

Richard Lamoureux May 21, 2015 at 8:02 AM Only you, can bring out the colors in black and white. I see by the comments that this is a winning poem, congratulations Paul. Paul Callus May 21, 2015 at 8:25 AM Thank you, Richard. Coloured photos are beautiful, but I think that nothing beats black & white. // paul

Kelly Deschler April 5, 2015 at 1:15 AM Black and white photography is an art and you've done a marvelous job expressing that here... Congrats on a great win, Paul! Glad to be sharing 2nd place with you! Paul Callus April 5, 2015 at 9:41 AM Thank you Kelly! Sharing the same podium with you is an honour:) Hope you are having a Happy Easter! Hugs // paul

Sara Kendrick April 3, 2015 at 5:14 PM Ahh!! Great quality poetry!! Way to go with this win..Congrats..Sara Paul Callus April 4, 2015 at 4:42 AM Thank you for a welcome visit, Sara! (I hear that you enjoyed watching butterflies lately:) May I wish you a Blessed & Happy Easter. // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma April 2, 2015 at 9:52 AM Thanks a lot ! Wish you and all your dears a very happy Easter Paul! Paul Callus April 2, 2015 at 10:30 AM :) txs

Dr. Upma A. Sharma April 2, 2015 at 4:07 AM Congrats on ur superb winning write Paul! Awesome final two lines! Paul Callus April 2, 2015 at 9:08 AM Thank you, Upma. may I wish you a Happy Easter! // paul

Constance La France April 1, 2015 at 6:45 AM Paul, a big congratulations on your fine win in the contest with your beautifully written poem, A7 Paul Callus April 1, 2015 at 8:07 AM Thank you Constance, for the congrats and the high rating. Your first place finish was very deserving! // paul

Eve Roper March 31, 2015 at 11:33 AM Congratulations on your wonderful win. A 7 Sir. Blessings eve Paul Callus March 31, 2015 at 12:42 PM Thank you, Eve. I appreciate the high rating, too! All the best and God bless. // paul

Kp Nunez March 31, 2015 at 10:58 AM Congratulations on your win, Paul. A lovely write on black and white. Kim :) Paul Callus April 1, 2015 at 8:04 AM Yes, I was referring to Andrea's contest. Paul Callus March 31, 2015 at 12:44 PM Thank you Kim. I enjoyed your winning entry, too. hugs // paul

Rob Carmack March 30, 2015 at 11:18 PM Congrats Paul. Paul Callus March 31, 2015 at 4:16 AM Thank you Rob. All the best. // paul

Sandra Haight March 30, 2015 at 6:19 PM Paul, congratulations on your nice win for your awesome poem. Your words capture the way I also feel about this art. Nicely done! Sandrs Paul Callus March 31, 2015 at 4:22 AM Thank you for the lovely comments, Sandra; you are too kind. Have a nice day. // paul

Connie Marcum Wong March 30, 2015 at 5:25 PM I am so happy to see your poem a top winner Paul. As you know I loved your entry. Big Congrats! Paul Callus March 31, 2015 at 4:25 AM Thanks a lot Connie...especially for the faith you showed in it. I had high hopes for yours, too. All the best. Hugs // paul

Julia Ward March 30, 2015 at 2:59 PM Well done in achieving a second place win in the contest, Paul. It's a very fine poem! Hugs, Julia, xx Paul Callus March 31, 2015 at 4:41 AM Thank you Julia. Your lovely comments are much appreciated. Hugs // paul

Carrie Richards March 30, 2015 at 2:37 PM So nice to share this 2nd spot with you, Paul ! Congratulations on a fine poem and a wonderful win !! Paul Callus March 31, 2015 at 4:39 AM Hi Carrie! Thank you! Same here...honoured to be on the same podium with you! All the best. // paul

Jan Allison March 30, 2015 at 2:20 PM Dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) Hugs Jan xx Paul Callus March 31, 2015 at 4:34 AM Thank you Jan. Always appreciate your second visits:) hugs // paul

Joseph May March 30, 2015 at 2:12 PM Congrats on a fine win Paul Paul Callus March 31, 2015 at 4:36 AM Thank you, Joseph, for the congrats and welcome visit. // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser March 11, 2015 at 1:58 PM rhyme and beat is there.. :) good one.. :) Paul Callus March 11, 2015 at 6:24 PM I knew you would like this type of poem, Olive_eloi:) Thank you...and keep smiling. Will be back to you...busy, as usual:) Hugs // paul

Sara Kendrick March 10, 2015 at 4:13 PM Creative work for the contest..Reads like winning material..Enjoyed reading your contest entry..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara Paul Callus March 11, 2015 at 6:30 PM I shall rely on your judgment, Sara:) Thank you for a lovely visit. // paul

Julia Ward March 9, 2015 at 3:22 AM It is a hard subject for inspiration, so you have done well, Paul.// Hugs, Julia, xx Paul Callus March 11, 2015 at 6:22 PM Thank you Julia; as you say, it's not an easy topic, but having said that I must also say that I have already read a couple of lovely entries! Hugs // paul

Dr. Vandana Sharma March 7, 2015 at 1:09 AM Here I can see many coloured hues in black and white!Beautiful. Paul Callus March 8, 2015 at 10:56 AM Glad you found this to your liking, Vandana! Thank you for a lovely visit. All the best. // paul

Cherl Dunn March 6, 2015 at 6:46 PM Dear Paul What a cool black and white poem for this contest, love how it flows so smoothly along, Wonderful imagery and emotional content, good luck in the contest, but so far yours is the best I've read, I'll cross my fingers for you dear friend, by the way did you know it's Mystic Roses birthday today, pass it on, cheri Paul Callus March 8, 2015 at 11:00 AM Many thanks for liking and for your sincere support, Cherl!! Somehow, this comment arrived late, but I still managed to send Vien b'day wishes, albeit slightly belated. Regards...paul

Connie Marcum Wong March 6, 2015 at 5:30 AM Oh Paul, this is perfect for a contest entry. It celebrates the contrasting lights of the old photographs which are a real art still in this age of colored film. I love it and really hope to see it as a top winner! 7 Paul Callus March 6, 2015 at 11:14 AM Your words are very encouraging, Connie. I enjoy looking up B&W photos for the sole pleasure of admiring something which was so common to us, but which has been taken over by the allure of coloured ones. // Have a lovely weekend. // paul

David Meade March 5, 2015 at 10:30 PM I believe you captured the essence and nuances of how shadows define and enhance a picture. Nicely done Paul. 7 Paul Callus March 6, 2015 at 11:10 AM Thank you David. I love black & white photos in which both composition and shadows play an important part. Glad you enjoyed, my friend. All the best. // paul

Jan Allison March 5, 2015 at 4:41 PM Beautifully constructed rhyme Paul good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx Paul Callus March 5, 2015 at 4:51 PM Thank you Jan; wasn't sure what was expected from us, but conjured something in the end! Hugs // paul