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Simply Put

The color white, is it truly without shadow's tint? Is there a hue within that to a bird's eye gives a hint? And since the realms of Space are said to be black, Are the white linens of Earth just a terrestial fact? Why do the Arctic's snows hurt and bruise eyes' gentle orbs? And why does pure white reflect that which eager black absorbs? But contrasts of the two defines our abstracted sight, To be amazed by a white cloud and in awe of black night.

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Howard Kerr

Date: 1/19/2024 6:39:00 AM

The questions in this truly absorbing poem are bound to elicit a medley of responses. The eyes like the mind can be hoodwinked You have composed a scientific poem with deep probes. Well done Howard

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/19/2024 7:05:00 AM

Thank you . It's always good to hear from you.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/7/2024 2:14:00 PM

Love all the questions. They are very interesting and probably have scientific explanations, but that is not what I take away from this. Perception of light by an eye is rather remarkable and the eye brain interaction is rather amazing. Indeed sight has a great deal of abstract processing associated with it. There are some amazing optical illusion drawings that demonstrate how we fill in a lot without really "seeing" it.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/7/2024 2:41:00 PM

Thank you for adding more. I think I was inspired by someone who said he is colorblind. So hues and tints must be important for some people.

Bill Baker

Date: 12/26/2023 4:49:00 PM

Thank you for sharing your inquisitive side with us through your poetry, Hilda. Well written and thought-provoking, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 1/5/2024 4:37:00 PM

Thanks.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 11/28/2023 1:57:00 PM

A beautiful, thought provoking poem, that is masterfully crafted. Happy holidays.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/28/2023 3:35:00 PM

Thank you. May your holidays be happy.

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/27/2023 6:23:00 PM

I like the depth of your insights about the refractions of white and black. It's truly remarkable how mind-bending and thought-provoking this topic can be.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/27/2023 6:31:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comment.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/26/2023 6:43:00 PM

Love your reflections on white and black's refractions. Mind-bending stuff, truly. Huzzah. ~ Gershon

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/26/2023 7:05:00 PM

Thank you.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/25/2023 3:30:00 PM

a stunning creation, Hilda. I'm reminded how opposites clarify and sometime help us understand that opposites can't exist without the mother. I enjoyed your rhyme scheme and your almost rhetorical questions. This is a subtle masterpiece. Wishing you well, Sara

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 11/25/2023 3:47:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely comment. It was fun to write.