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Black and White

By Talisker

12 December 2006

What was it like Mum,
living in black and white?

A child’s perception
of old photos.

Now I see from my
drear window a
monochrome
scene.

I know the answer.

This quasi light
cannot resolve
colour.

This unremitting, leaden sky
sucks vividness, like depression
drains cheer from my soul.

It was like this.

Oli (12/12/06)

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Written by ellipinnock (1786 comments posted) 12th December 2006

I thought this was starkly beautiful Oli. It captures a mood for me - really struck a chord. I like it more each time I read it.

Elli

Written by Bottleblondesurfer (3567 comments posted) 12th December 2006

At first I thought we in for some nostalgic reminisces of past times but then you hit us with some seriously heavy emotional shit. I don't know if that was your intent, if so it worked in spades. You pulled me in and left me quite drained and grim, that last para seemed to have been dredged from the darkest depths. I need to read some Givitsum silliness to cheer me up; want to join me?
J

Written by Phil (6963 comments posted) 12th December 2006

As said, emotional stuff. last verse powerful; last line - final. You can almost hear the full stop. A definitive answer.

Glad to see you about again Oli. Chin up.

All the best, Phil.

All Black and White
Written by Josie (2846 comments posted) 16th December 2006

I agree with you Oli. Colour has a lot of power in changing how you feel. The same scene in the summer and you feel quite different. But the sun has shone today and the colour was back. Hope you are feeling cheerful. Good poem, good subject.

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