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Seven Shades
January 5, 2012
I’ve been scribbled on this page,
In seven shades of black and gray.
My demented author signs his name,
And all at once my colors fade.
I’ve been cheated on this page,
By seven shades of another name.
Since my paper heart was broken,
My pages haven’t turned the same.
I’ve been rusting on this page,
In seven shades of mold and decay.
And a tiny hint of aquamarine,
Taken from the plumber on Toilet Day.
I’ve been easing off this page,
In seven shades of ache and pain.
I’m off to find a poet who won’t,
Inscribe me in such a ruthless way.
And if such a poet I can’t find,
I’ll limp back to my former page.
And splatter myself below his name,
In seven shades of black and gray.
© Jordan K., Oxford, GA
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Miss_Orange SILVER said...
on Jun. 25 2014 at 9:45 am
I would not find it cocky as others would but it does help show your modesty, of which you are greatly so. but know that whether you agree or not, I will always think that this deserves an abundance of reviews and a universe full of stars. :)
Miss_Orange SILVER said...
on Jun. 23 2014 at 3:49 am
I like how this has a nice rythym to it. this deserves more rates and comments!
Direflame said...
on Jun. 4 2013 at 7:35 pm
Amazingly deep poem by a master of the arts, one thing bothers me though, the truth that a single word change could change the whole story, the change from page, to cage. [At least in the last stanza.]
despurlock DIAMOND said...
on Mar. 22 2013 at 8:19 pm
Preferences § 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - = Backspace Tab q w e r t y u i o p [ ] Return capslock a s d f g h j k l ; ' \ shift ` z x c v b n m , . / shift English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Português Русский alt alt ye Preferences Yes, boosflash, it's me, I have returned! Thank you so very much for the warm welcome!!! College has kept me busy and unfortunately away from my writing! But, hopefully I will be able to get some new pieces submitted soon! I have missed you all too! Lots of love <3 despurlock P.S. Sorry for the weird characters/ formatting in my replies...I'm not sure what is going on!
despurlock DIAMOND said...
on Mar. 21 2013 at 11:29 pm
Preferences § 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - = Backspace Tab q w e r t y u i o p [ ] Return capslock a s d f g h j k l ; ' \ shift ` z x c v b n m , . / shift English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Português Русский alt alt Preferences I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the last stanza and the repetition of "seven shades" througout. Another fantastic piece!
savetheplanet PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 18 2012 at 7:11 pm
LOL I know I am... :)
savetheplanet PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 17 2012 at 7:55 pm
I love it Boosflash! :)
