The Color White

The Color White
To ponder on the color chart
What colors dominate our life
Alas, the shades of black and white
may only favor day and night
The color black is very dark
devoid of character and traits
But white is space so infinite
To designate a peoples race
And adjectives so positive 
awaiting colors to arrive

A brave new world should document
Ethnicity from life to death
A revolution oe’r the years
What colors entered to discern
contribute more so we can learn
And contribute to our earth
In many countries of our globe
And tribes become diversified
No monarchy to ply our genes
As animals are bred to match
The wonders of Ethnicity
Of customs, cultures and a dream
To love a world of day and night
The difference is a pure delight

What is White Contest
Sponsored by Debbie Guzzi
January 14, 2018

(My folks came from Italy, my wife is Colombian.
my grand children share those genes along with India 
and Puerto Rico)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Neumann Avatar
April 28, 2018 at 3:18 AM
Wonderful. i second that. I live in Johannesburg and the beauty as well as the tension is right in my face every day. At the moment I am in Istanbul and the mix of people there, is just as amazing. Many wishes, Kai
Dietrich Avatar
January 17, 2018 at 9:03 PM
It was nice to see your feelings on the color white, Ralph and also to know your origins. You've got some great genes there!! (by the way, your poem has copied twice on this page)
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 17, 2018 at 12:30 AM
An insightful vision from your golden pen Ralph. I hope this does great in the contest! : )
Salehi Avatar
January 16, 2018 at 1:32 PM
Colorful genes indeed.... beautifully penned. I enjoyed reading this piece.
Sergi Avatar
January 16, 2018 at 7:06 AM
Hi Anne-Lise Thank you.
Allison Avatar
January 15, 2018 at 5:32 PM
I've got the Michael Jackson 'black and white song' buzzing in my head as i read your poem. A great message Ralph, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
Sergi Avatar
January 16, 2018 at 7:03 AM
Hi JAN: i RECALL THE SONG, THANK YOU.
Pandit Avatar
January 15, 2018 at 6:48 AM
A loving message in your poem Ralph..well written..best for a win.
Andresen Avatar
January 15, 2018 at 12:30 AM
- A lovely tribute, Ralph :) - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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