Whiteness

Without it we don’t see light and shade
Balanced it doesn’t blind us with its light
Creatively it is has influence on the hue
Its absence brings darkness without a clue
No moon to admire from high in the sky
Or light at night to guide us on our way
The impact of it on our life is profound
Everywhere you look it can be found
You see it on every page and screen
Surrounding every part of our being
It’s here right now, even as you read
Hugging the space around each letter and word 
……………..Is the ………………….
‘Whiteness’ as is commonly referred


Written for the 'Whiteness' contest 
6/10/2012

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 10/15/2012 6:08:00 PM
I like this a real lot!! wow , best thing I've read in awhile. Michael
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Date: 10/14/2012 5:13:00 PM
A solid write Shaz...best wishes in the contest. One love my friend. Joy Wells
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Date: 10/12/2012 11:46:00 PM
very creative write friend Shaz...i like it. Good luck in the contest :)
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Date: 10/12/2012 5:37:00 AM
nicely penned Shaz.....good luck in the contest...luv
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Date: 10/10/2012 9:19:00 PM
Profound piece! Very much enjoyed it! --it truly does help us with perspective. It helps us see the little things---or rather the BIG impact of things---in life. Absolutely loved this. Thanks for sharing. :) Always, Laura
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Date: 10/9/2012 9:37:00 PM
Ha! I have finally seen the white! Ha,ha :o) Nice write! As always... ;o)
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Shaz Cheesman
Date: 10/10/2012 12:50:00 AM
Hey Dan. Your very funny! Thanks for your comments - always greatly enjoy your comments :D - Shaz
Date: 10/9/2012 1:37:00 AM
amazing aspect i've just read, wonderful poem, good luck in comtest...
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Shaz Cheesman
Date: 10/10/2012 12:48:00 AM
Hey Harry......glad you stopped by and glad you enjoyed :D -
Date: 10/8/2012 2:13:00 PM
Very nicely done, capturing the essence of the whiteness all around us. Well done, Shaz!
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Shaz Cheesman
Date: 10/10/2012 12:47:00 AM
Hey Andrea thank you - hugs Shaz
Date: 10/8/2012 3:40:00 AM
Shaz, you wrote a lovely poem for this contest. A poem of reflection - Good luck in the contest. - Wish you a nice new week. - oxox love Anne-Lise :)
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Shaz Cheesman
Date: 10/10/2012 12:45:00 AM
Hi Anne-Lise thankyou so much. Glad u enjoyed - Shaz xo
Date: 10/7/2012 10:34:00 AM
wow!!! i love this.... so fascinating and awesome one!!! Good luck and best wishes to you, Shaz!!! Thank you so much for stopping by reading some of my poems. Have a nice day!!! hugs:) Leonora
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Shaz Cheesman
Date: 10/7/2012 8:47:00 PM
Thank you Leonora :)
Date: 10/7/2012 7:58:00 AM
so profoud in its simplicity, chaz.. i dig this lyrical feel of whiteness of light..:) best wishes and huggs!..:)
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Shaz Cheesman
Date: 10/7/2012 8:46:00 PM
Thank you so much nette - hugs - Shaz
Date: 10/7/2012 7:51:00 AM
A wonderful write, about the light we tend to take for granted. Loved it.
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Shaz Cheesman
Date: 10/7/2012 8:46:00 PM
Thanks Anthony :)
Date: 10/6/2012 10:43:00 AM
Shaz, it is one of those things we just take for granted, thankfully we don't take good work like this for granted, well done..David
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Shaz Cheesman
Date: 10/7/2012 6:54:00 AM
Hi David -Thank you so much mwah - Shaz
Date: 10/6/2012 10:00:00 AM
Like a good photograph, balance and white space are important. You poem has both.
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Shaz Cheesman
Date: 10/7/2012 6:56:00 AM
Thank you Joann - Shaz :D
Date: 10/6/2012 7:39:00 AM
As a former graphic designer, I find this write about white right on the money. The white on a page is just as important as the words and images it surrounds! Kudos... love and happy thoughts, Jack xox
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Shaz Cheesman
Date: 10/7/2012 6:57:00 AM
Oh thanks Jack....glad you enjoyed this xo - Shaz
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