without
the creative light
of imagination...
the mind will often fail
to discover and comprehend
diaphanous wraiths of truth
floating through life's prism of shadows
Author notes
without imagination, all the world remains rigid, in black and white, while the nuances are forgotten.
(P.S. you didn't say I couldn't use light and shadow!)
In a list
A contest entry
- - Beyond the Black and White - by Desire.
525 points, ended November 4, 2007, 7 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Awesome!
You never cease to amaze me I cannot begin to fathom what that picture would prompt in me except maybe dinosaurs the giant egg is compulsatory egads oh, me! Given the prompt the genius was again born!! Brava!! Totally amazing !!
Wishing you much success in all of your endeavors
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Congrats on the bronze!
Great write...I love your take on the prompt!
Blessings! Tammy
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Thank You!
Appreciate Your entry: Mind's Eye Blinded
Now You are right for I did not say You could not
Good catch
This is one different take on the prompt
Powerful piece You have penned
Love the words: life's prism of shadows...
and how You bring forth the importance of Light
Magnificent verse~~
with many images to stimulate the Mind!!
Thank You for sharing Your Talent!
Best wishes to You in the contest
Will be judged shortly!!
Many blessings too
and much love~ Desire~*~
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And you say you can't write short, powerful poetry???? I have news for you, my friend as this is excellent. Wonderful poetry about the creative processes as only you can write. And as always you show us your command of language, metaphor and imagery. Excellent!!
~ Nicolette
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Brilliant!! Inspiring! Two thumbs up!!
Brava!! Thank you for the inspiration the rhythm and thought and delightful vocabulary refresh the mind and soul!! Excellent, beautifully orchestrated... may the specters in truth become the gleam of total rationality
Wishing you much success in all of your endeavors
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i've known a few people whose only life is work, sleep and TV. they never 'did' anything! they were also angry people. if they had just been interested in something maybe life wouldn't have been so bad for them.
yes imagination is needed
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your command of language shines here, the white light of brilliance breaking through the realms of dark strongholds, wonderfully stated. You have not lost a step in this contest entry and it has all the earmarks of a contender.
blessings and best wishes,
~r.
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excellent
you have preached or written the truth here.
Yvonne
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Oh Girl....this is so powerful, and so "you!" From the beginning line, your voice is so soft, yet so strong. Make any sense? LOL! Those first lines are the perfect "set-up" for the profound truths to follow. Cuts to the core. For, without that "creative light,' the mind tends to get lazy and wallow within its own shadows. But....that last stanza...WOW! As always, your language is stellar. I adore the word "diaphanous" here. Like wisps of smoke in the dark, the truth hangs in the air. And then, "floating in life's prism of shadows...." Love the oxymoron/hyperbole use here. So very effective, and visual. It actually allows the reader to "see" these last lines as if they were ashes floating on slight winds. Absolutely beautiful, dear one! Oh, how I have missed your pen, Raven. So very good to see you back again! My arms around you BIG, my dear! This is masterfully written, indeed!! Brava!
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excellent poem, good luck in the contets
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