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It's Not All Black and White

She says it's not all black and white..


Its a little bit of life
Mixed with enchanting colors


Still the stranger remains faceless

In the shadows
Of another painful night

She watches without him
No reflection to be found
In the mirror

Still the stranger remains faceless

Then the sea of faces all fade away
Afraid to face the mystery
Of another day


Beneath the streets once paved of gold
Paying your way through another day

Facing strangers
As you pass them on your way


They say hello to you
Forever goodbye to me

She says it 's not all black and white
Still the stranger remains faceless

And your visions become much clearer

As you listen
To every word spoken from lost souls
From near and far stories untold


Remember that your words can cut so much deeper
Then the ones we say face to face

Stay away from faceless strangers
Fear the ones
Who fail to see life clear
Crystal visions you can not feel

She says it 's not all black and white


Still the stranger remains faceless
It's life mixed with a bit of color

It's not all black and white


Faceless stranger in the mirror


Spoken words from lost souls near and far
Remember to face them as you walk by

She says it's never all black and white


Then the visions become clearer
Faceless strangers
Remember to listen
To each word as you feel

It's not all black and white...

It was never black and white...


Author notes

Special thanks to my Son and My lovely Sister Blue..smiles...
I wrote this after a conversation with my dear sister this morning...we were sharing our thoughts and views on and the lack of feeling and care others seem to take in life...
If you feel like this is speaking to you...then perhaps it is..if you decided at any point in your day to bash or harm another person with your words and lack of open minded hearts, then yes..
You would be the faceless stranger in the mirror...!!!
I might say hello to you...Forever goodbye to me..

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  • Knight70 silver member
    August 26

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    There is so much truth in these lyrics.

    I purposely avoid people who thrive on treating others badly. I was that way for a short time when I was in 5th grade. I'm so glad that I got away from being a bully just for the kicks it gave me. As an adult, I'm proud to say how different from that bully I once was. For such a brief time in my childhood, I was definitely a "faceless stranger," but completely changed by the time I was in 6th grade.

    Don


    • Asdzaa Nadleehe
      August 27
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      Knight

      Hello dear brother....hehe...this is an oldie...Bully, you..never..I shant believe one word of it..
      Thank you for reading me
      Many blessings
      Asdzaa~

  • Naraku No Hana
    October 22, 2007
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    wow, another beautiful piece absolutely Wonderful.


    • Asdzaa Nadleehe
      October 22, 2007
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      Yunaleska

      Thank you again my dear..I really love to sing this one...sometimes its slow and others its a bit angry..depending on thy mood..hehe..
      Peace
      ~A~


  • NakedHeart
    September 11, 2007
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    Great write. I sure have felt the gray of life. I am glad I stopped by to read.


  • Random Goldfish gold member
    September 8, 2007

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    "Its a little bit of life
    Mixed with enchanting colors"

    I absolutely LOVE that line...it's awesome...

    I love this poem...I hate it when people do that...I always try to be that person that says hello and good morning even if I don't know the person but some just shrug and blow me off...I'm the person that gives up my seat on the city bus but some still turn around and call me a name or don't even thank me...

    Thanks for writing this! I really loved it.


    • Asdzaa Nadleehe
      September 8, 2007
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      Random Goldfish

      Thank you so very much for this beautiful comment..
      I too would be the one to give up my seat on the bus..many, many times..lol..
      I hate it when people give you that stupid blank stare as if you have interupted some meaningful moment in the day...sighs..It may have been much more meaningful if taken the time to say hello back...smiles
      Thanks again..
      Peace
      ~A~


  • Aussie Gypsy gold member
    September 8, 2007

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    Having suffered from an illness it really annoys me that people take their lives and throw them in the gutter.. it is just my feeling..... well done on a wonderful piece

    Karen

    • Asdzaa Nadleehe
      September 8, 2007
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      Poetic Whisperer

      Thank you so much for this comment and for reading me..
      Peace and blessings
      ~A~


  • Sandygram silver member
    September 5, 2007

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    Your poem has a wonderful message we should all be reminded off. It reminds me of the old adage, "If you can't say nothing nice, don't say anything at all"
    Thank you for sharing. Great write!!! You take care. Sandy


    • Asdzaa Nadleehe
      September 5, 2007
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      Sandygram

      Thank you so very much for your comment..
      My mother use to say that to me all the time..
      "If you don't have anything nice to say...Don't say anything at all" (with a deep southern drawl)

      My values havent changed all that much over the years..
      I look at the world a bit clearer since the birth of my children..
      It's funny how they seem to ground us..smiles

      Again I thank you for being here and reading me..
      Peace
      ~A~


  • Sara Bellem
    September 4, 2007

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    Well Written!

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS. Someone did this to me like not even an hour ago, people just don't care anymore and I loved your poem, the reader can feel so much understanding and emotion, I know I did!!!


    • Asdzaa Nadleehe
      September 4, 2007
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      SaraDawn

      Thank you so very much for this comment.
      Im sorry that this happen to you..
      And no people seem to give very little thought anymore to the things that they say..
      Im so pleased you found the understanding you needed in this write..
      Peace and love
      ~A~


  • ellipsist
    September 3, 2007

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    absoulte stunning... the repetition

    creates a kind of winding effect and the poem seems to spiral, almost out of control, the reins on the reader loosened and then tightened several times... the effect reminds me of the circles on the surface of the water wen a pebble is thrown... small right where the surface was touched and growing larger from that center... a very lryical/musical quality to this... enchanting!


    • Asdzaa Nadleehe
      September 3, 2007
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      ellipsist

      Thank you so very much for such a beautiful comment..Im so pleased that you enjoyed this piece and took the time to read me..smiles
      Peace
      ~A~


  • Summer Dawn
    August 29, 2007

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    this is one of those poems that the reader can use it to their own interpretation and meaning based on their own situations. however, nice reading.


    • Asdzaa Nadleehe
      August 29, 2007
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      Autumn Tears

      Thank you so very much for reading me..
      And yes you are so very right it is open to others own interpretation...
      I adore our photo, a beautiful child..smile..
      Peace
      ~A~


  • Asdzaa Nadleehe
    August 29, 2007
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    Andy

    It would seem so..I hate that I keep missing you here..
    Thanks so much for your wonderful comment
    Peace...hugs
    ~A~


  • LifeTourist
    August 29, 2007

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    very nice write poet. seems most of us have been the faceless stranger at one time or another....andy


  • poeticweaver gold member
    August 28, 2007

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    Nice,

    I love it, says so much.. I know if you and blue got together, and started with a convo.. That's an automatic inspirational piece.........Thanks for sharing, and how true your words and blues ring through. Peace, much love and light.. ha, I so wish.

    -Timothy :f


    • Asdzaa Nadleehe
      August 29, 2007
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      Tim

      Aww thank you my dear brother..Of course sister blue and I have the power to change the world..as do you..smiles..
      Peace...
      hugs..
      ~A~


  • Oisin silver member
    August 28, 2007

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    Swept with shadows of the past and present, I think this is a very exciting read.

    Then the visions become clearer
    Faceless strangers

    superb


    • Asdzaa Nadleehe
      August 28, 2007
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      Oisin

      I thank you so very much for this wonderful comment...Im pleased you found something here to enjoy...smiles
      Peace
      ~A~


  • tomisb
    August 28, 2007

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    The lyricism and meter of this piece make it sing as I read. The repetition of the lines keeps the thoughts circling around the thought of how people can spray words like rocks and pretend they are not responsible for the harm done. I really like the construction of this piece, it shows alot of thought and touches me.
    Well done.
    Love, Tom B.


    • Asdzaa Nadleehe
      August 28, 2007
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      Tom

      Thank you so very much for your wonderful review..If I could sing I would love to do a video version of this write..I really love it..It came rather easily as all good things seem to do...
      Smiles
      Peace
      ~A~


  • Asdzaa Nadleehe
    August 28, 2007
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    Sister Blue

    PAVED..lol see once again my dear sister is here looking after me and feeding my creative side with beautiful positive energy..smiles
    As always you bless me with your words..
    Peace and love
    ~A~


  • Blue Rew silver member
    August 28, 2007

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    This speaks clearly to me...selling yourself into negativity with careless words or selfish actions.
    And this is a song...I hear it as I read. These are strong lyrics that provide some excellent insight into alot of what's wrong with the world today.
    Thank-you for the credit...although I must say my
    influence was probably mild at best. You set the chimes in motion here: what you expect or "put out"
    there will be what is shown (in the mirror).
    Loved it...Loved it....Loved it....Blue


    PS-"Beneath the streets once paid of gold"
    did you mean PAVED?

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