(And the crow once called the raven black.
George R.R Martin)
And the crow once called the raven black
but black is everywhere
the dark night, black sartorial choices,
black skin as well as black hearts
we react only to what is visible
glossing over what’s invisible
scratch that milky white surface
and the blackest of blackgaurd erupts forth
I will make thee think thy swan a crow!
(I will make thee think thy swan a crow!
William Shakespeare)
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What a beautiful piece of work
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Wow….so strong and provocative Punam..
“scratch that milky white surface” i especially adore this one..☺
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Yes, I know it is provocative but it just spilt forth! Thanks a lot, Mich. ❤️
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And i love how you worder it so perfectly well Punam..
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🙏🏼❤️🤗
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*worded
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Thanks a lot, Shantanu. 🙏🏼
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My pleasure always
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Wow, powerful!
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Thanks a lot. 🙏🏼
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You are most welcome!
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Wow! Soars with power!!
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Thank you so much!!
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You’re welcome!!
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Poignant writing
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Much thanks, Sadje.
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You’re welcome 😇
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I love it! 💜
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Aww, Jen! Thank you so much. 💙
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You’re beautiful Punam. Your writing proves it. 💜🌹
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🙏🏼 I am touched beyond words, Jen. 💙🌷😊😊
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You’ve hit the nail on the head…….
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I wish I could knock some sense in too…
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ouch a great comment, you have almighty skill … awesome!
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Thanks, sis! 🙏🏼
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Great piece, great quotes.
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Yes, terrific quotes…I had to use them. Thanks Bo.
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Wow-wow-Wowza, Punam, you’ve done it again–5-Star!!
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Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are amazing. ❤️
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No, YOU are Amazing, haha–okay, maybe we’re both amazing 💖
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😊❤️💞
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💞
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Bloody brilliant, Punam.
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Thanks a lot, Tracy. I read the quotes and had to use them. Your challenge gave the perfect opportunity. ❤️
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❤
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Powerful piece Punam ❣️
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Thanks a lot, Radhika. 🙏🏼❤️
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Fantabulous. The beginning and the end. Ah I so love this piece.
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Thanks a lot, dear Kritika. 🙏🏼❤️
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Welcome 🙂 🙂
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Exactly why I call you ‘oh wise one’ – your words are not only beautiful but convert so much wisdom and provoke so much thought
“we react only to what is visible
glossing over what’s invisible
scratch that milky white surface”
Absolutely adore this poem Punam (and I’ve had a little WP break, apologies if I’ve missed posts).
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Oh, Rachel! You are ever so kind! Some events stir us from deep within and the feelings pour out. Thank you so much, dear friend. ❤️❤️
( No worries. A break wouldn’t be a break if you start reading the backlog. 😅😅)
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Sending lots of love ❤️❤️
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❤️❤️
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I feel the same. Black is love, black is beautiful, black is soft, black is white, and white is black…
“the dark night, black sartorial choices,
black skin as well as black hearts
we react only to what is visible
glossing over what’s invisible
scratch that milky white surface
and the blackest of blackgaurd erupts forth”
So well worked. Such a beautiful poem, Punam. ❤︎♡❀🎶👯♂️
xoxox
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I wonder why we are so hung up on skin tones…white, black, yellow, brown! What always matters is a heart full of love.
Thanks a lot for adding your voice, Nadine. Lots of love. ❤️🌷🙏🏼
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An ode to my favorite color! Loved it!
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Ah! Thank you so much.
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Wow! Such a powerful poem.
“Scratch that milky white surface
And the blackest of blackguards erupt forth.”
WOW🌹
Punam dear, I am so happy, so pleased to have nominated you for the Vincent Ehindero Blogger Award. Your poetry sparks with so much emotions. I love it! I hope you will accept my nomination❤❤
xoxoxo
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Thank you so much, Ishita, on both counts. That is so generous of you. I am touched. 💞🌷
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It is absolutely my pleasure❤🌸
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Beautiful.. Such a thoughtful piece.. 😇🥰🤗
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Thanks a lot, dear Debika. 🤗💕
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🤗
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this is nice and also wisely done
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Thanks, ESP. The so called “wise one” had to write something wise:)
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so called, for a reason, or lets say three
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Three??? 🤔
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if you can find one reason, you will find three, they say
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🤦🤭😂
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