Poetry Information brought to you by free Poetry contests    

Colorful Talk


"I heard what you said, Red.
Yet, I have to disagree.
There's nothing wrong with my voice,
You're just filled with jealousy."

"You just don't understand, Tan.
Let me alleviate your fears.
It's not about how well you sing,
But can you inspire listening ears?"

"What do you think, Pink?
Am I right or am I wrong?"
"I'm not really sure, my friend,
I have not heard the song."

"Well, what about you, Blue?
Are your thoughts the same as mine?"
"To tell the honest truth, dear Red
I must hear it one more time."

"Anything you want to say, Gray?"
"Yes, I don't like what you're discussing.
A hymn should soothe the troubled soul,
Not arouse this senseless fussing."

"Wait just a minute fellow," said Yellow.
"You're going a bit too far.
After all, we're engaged in tête-à-tête
Which is not so irregular."

"Don't think I'm being mean," said Green.
"But a hymn is a sacred thing.
Though Tan does try his very best,
He really cannot sing."

"I don't think you're right," said White.
"To me Tan sings quite well.
Just take the time to listen
You'll hear God's word prevail."

"Colors, colors, calm down," cried Brown.
"Lest we inadvertently enrage
Each other to colorful battle..."
"Which would ruin us," interrupted Beige.

"Now that is pretty bold," said Gold
But true I must confess."
"Anyone for gum?" inquired Plum
Looking pale and colorless.

"Sshhhh, the author is back," whispered Black.
"Let's table our concern.
We'll pick up where we left off
When sunset once more return."

Rev. Saundra L. Washington, D.D., is an ordained clergywoman, veteran social worker, and Founder of AMEN Ministries. She is also the author of two coffee table books: Room Beneath the Snow: Poems that Preach and Negative Disturbances: Homilies that Teach which can be reviewed on her site. Her new book, Out of Deep Waters: My Grief Management Workbook, is expected to be available soon.

You are welcome to visit AMEN Ministries: Your Soul's Service Station for spiritual refreshing, soul edification, browse our newly expanded mini shopping mall or review our recommended books you may want to add to your personal library.

Blessings to all!


MORE RESOURCES:

Reflecting on the perils and poetry of self-esteem
Baltimore Sun, United States - 9 hours ago
By garrison keillor When you look at the audience numbers for TV and then add up the incarcerated felons, Alzheimer's patients and confirmed barflies in ...


New York Daily News

Gloomy Poetry: Governor does his best with a disheartening message
The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com, NY - 7 hours ago
David Paterson tried to stir them Wednesday with poetry and calls for shared sacrifice. At the start of his meticulously memorized, hour-long speech, ...
Governor Says New York Is in a Perilous Situation New York Times
A call for greatness Albany Times Union
Hello, Watertown: Paterson barnstorms Albany Times Union
all 400 news articles


Arizona architect seeks blend of pragmatism, poetry
Daily Journal of Commerce, Oregon - 2 hours ago
“Architecture is this balance of the pragmatics of a simple shelter and the poetry of high art,†he said. “That balance point is when you get a great ...


SF Library Hosts Reading of Jack Spicer’s Poetry
Berkeley Daily Planet, CA - 15 hours ago
By Ken Bullock Special to the Planet Forty-three years after the poet’s death in San Francisco, My Vocabulary Did This to Me: The Collected Poetry of Jack ...


Showbiz Spy

John Mayer Turns Jennifer Aniston's Bad Poetry into an Even Worse Song
Actress Archives, NY - 3 hours ago
While the world is busy buzzing about Brad Pitt quashing the Jennifer Aniston/Angelina Jolie feud, John Mayer was hard at work writing more bad music about ...
Jennifer Aniston And John Mayer's Love Song Entertainmentwise
all 8 news articles


Visual poetry
Utica Observer Dispatch, NY - 5 hours ago
Diavolo is visual poetry of sorts combining theatrical performance and physical dexterity while commenting on and capturing the humorous patterns and darker ...


Colorado Celebrates 20 Years of Cowboy Poetry
Fence Post, CO - 10 hours ago
This concert sets the tone for the five days of cowboy poetry and music. Organizers say, “In celebration of our 20th anniversary we’re putting on several ...


Poetry Out Loud competition is coming to Ventura in February
Thousand Oaks Acorn,  USA - 13 hours ago
The Ventura County Arts Council has announced that the Rubicon Theatre Company in Ventura's downtown cultural district will host this year's Poetry Out Loud ...


Teen Poetry Slam @ JFK
Listen & Be Heard, CA - 1 hour ago
The new year starts with teen poetry slams at the John F. Kennedy Library, 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo. 12-18 years olds come give us your best performance ...


Hürriyet

Turkey restores citizenship of celebrated poet
The Associated Press - Jan 5, 2009
He wrote some of his best poetry in prison, including his epic masterpiece, "Human Landscapes." Poetry written in prison was smuggled abroad, bringing him ...
Turkish poet Nazim Hikmet regains citizenship guardian.co.uk
Poems of freedom from behind iron bars, exile Hürriyet
Turkey rehabilitates poet Hikmet BBC News
Cultural Diplomacy News - The Epoch Times
all 100 news articles

Poetry - Google News

home | site map
© 2006