Shades

To view the world though shades of blue Seems such a sullen thing to do When loving hearts can conquer all And make our troubles seem so small To view the world through shades of pink May not be practical, I think For though it’s good to contemplate Reality, we should relate To view the world in shades of green Perhaps, I find the most serene Though dwindling, our planet’s face It’s not too late now to replace The view the world in shades of white If white is truth, I would delight For darkness would be washed away Making way for peace to stay

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Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 1/26/2019 1:07:00 PM

I read it quickly to get to the next color and your perceptions. Really enjoyed this, Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/26/2019 2:42:00 PM

Thank you so much Sandra, I am so glad you liked it xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/22/2019 2:04:00 PM

Hello Mike, I am not able not able to see say Red very well. the true red I have no problem. But put different shades of that color, or yellow or blue. I have a problem. To me I see no differences. I do not see other colors in the colors. either. yes i am color blind but not to all colors. have a nice day my friend.xxx-oo.

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/22/2019 3:20:00 PM

I am so sorry to know that Darlene, I will have to write a piece about touch for you xxoo

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/17/2019 8:33:00 AM

Absolutely beautiful, Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/17/2019 11:39:00 AM

Thanks so much Line xxoo

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/17/2019 8:14:00 AM

I will add this wonderful, uplifting poem to my favorites, Mike! Janice

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/17/2019 11:39:00 AM

Thanks so much Janice xxoo

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/16/2019 9:27:00 PM

If you viewed the world in shades of brown, would it make you frown, or would you go to town?! … This is a most delightful write, my friend. You have such a nice, light touch with the words and the shades. Happy viewing! Best wishes, Gershon

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/17/2019 7:28:00 AM

Thanks Gershon, Though brown did not occur to me, I think about it !!!

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/16/2019 5:16:00 PM

Oh wow. I love this poem Mike. I also love pink :) But then white is great with truth too! So well written! Happy Wednesday :) (A favorite here)

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/17/2019 7:28:00 AM

Thanks so much Heidi xxoo

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/16/2019 4:50:00 PM

Like how you composed this Mike, viewing our world through different shades, if only we could all see it through shades of white, what a better world it would be. Tom.

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/17/2019 7:53:00 AM

Thanks Tom, I surely agree I appreciate your visit !!!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/16/2019 3:19:00 PM

Shades of life I see in your poem..serene always peaceful..color of truth priceless. Well done, Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/16/2019 3:44:00 PM

Thank so much Vijay !!

Ed Morris

Date: 1/16/2019 2:57:00 PM

Cool poem, Mike. (That's my best attempt at a non-shaded evaluation. :-) )

Mike Gentile
Date: 1/16/2019 3:44:00 PM

Thanks Ed, I appreciate that !!