steady, solid, here I am always here always here for you here for your arms for your backside for your back to rest rest upon me now rest your weary legs rest against me; the rest are flashy, true, still true I am always true inside, always true outdoors, always true, I am dull, but still still, unmoving, reliable still your beating heart still your breath, your mind still here, still I am still here I am still I am dull I am still
The above poem is my take on d’Verse’s ‘True Colours’ prompt.
The writing challenge: To take the perspective of a color in our poems: maybe the vibe and personality of each color is just as we have perceived it. Maybe not. So… let’s leave reality for awhile, slip out of our human bodies and become nothing but a color.
I have always had a fondness for dark, dull colors, and my poem above was written from the perspective of the color brown.
Very very interesting approach!!!!! I like it. I think yours really answers the request to write it “from the colour’s perspective”. I really struggled with that – with colour having a view. But you have done it very well. You have given it voice and character and perspective. So well done.
Thanks – I also found that challenging, and that was one of the reasons I opted for a color that I personally perceive in a very specific way – so that it wouldn’t be complicated for me to write a poem about!
Yours,
David
I think you did full justice to “Brown”!
Thanks, Punam 😀
My pleasure! 😊
I relate to your fondness for darkness, the reason I loved caving!
Brown and steady would describe you well David … my school uniform was dark brown so I tend to avoid it 🙂
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The repetition was cool. The color warm. The long resting image, full and supportive.
Thanks, Sabio!
Yours,
David
Was this a beloved old brown leather chair by any chance? I love the word play and the examination of an under-loved colour!
Brown leather chair; sturdy wooden table; earth and tree trunk outside; you name it!
fascinating challenge and work; I have always thought synaesthesia is a scarcely hidden ability in all of us, if we allow ourselves to sound a bit mad –
Barb,
We had a ‘synesthesia’ prompt at d’Verse in December – this was what I wrote for that one: https://skepticskaddish.com/2020/12/04/love-marriage-or-both/
Thanks for the kind compliment!
-David
done and read; wow – beautiful, rich. I have to force myself to stay grounded in my present work – a nonfiction book proposal finally worth the name – but quick read of yours is balm not only for my eyes
Steady, anchored, dependable — certainly… but not dull David.
😁 well it is technically a dull color 😁
I sighed at “true, I am dull, but still
still, unmoving, reliable”
Aw this is so touching! You have a way with words, my friend. This was amazing! Brown really feels like this to me now.
Thanks, M Jay ❤
-David
What an interesting way to describe ‘brown’. It is not a favorite color, that I have ever heard anyone say! Yes, it is around us everywhere. Dependable, reassuring. Well done David ☺️
Thanks so much, Christine
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David
What an interesting perspective! I thought you were describing the brown all around us on the earth and the earth itself, with varied shades of brown. Well done David!
Thanks, Dwight! It was exactly that, as well as the browns of our pieces of furniture at home, which stand all around us all day.
-David
Yes, and all shades of skin tones in the world!
Indeed 🤎
Earth colors. Not dull at all! But its a subtle beauty. (K)
Does “dull” have to be a bad thing, I wonder?
It has a bad implication I think. Modest, maybe?
Brown is such a comforting, reliable color. You really captured that here and I like the steady, calming, repetitive voice you gave him. (her)
Thanks for the inspiration and the kindness, Mish! 💛
Yours,
David
I love these earthy hues too, David.
I like the way you have done these words. It’s an effort that needs applauding.
Thanks so much, Yassy
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David
My pleasure dear David.
Yas
Brown is reliable, and maybe a little dull, I mean I do highlight my brown hair at times, but brown is beautiful and I love this poem! 🤎
Thanks so much, Tricia 😀
Yours,
David
Loved the use of words!! It was so calming…
Thanks so much!
Brown, the Rodney Dangerfield of colors.
haha ~ good one 😀
-David
There is something very basic about brown… I think about soil, and the firm foundation, trustworthy and slightly boring.
That’s how I see it too.
I read this out loud and it flows beautifully, good work
Thanks so much, Tom. I actually read it aloud to myself a couple times too ~ I was a bit unsure about the flow.
All best,
David
It is a calm color, fertile, good for growing things. What would we do without it? Nicely done.
Thanks so much, Lisa 😊
-David
You’re welcome.
I was thinking dust, and was happy to read you were talking about the color brown, So, I wasn’t t far off then. Haha
not bad, Angela!
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David
🙂
Ben,
What a study in brown or shall I say, you put me in a brown study! Contemplation, stillness, the steadiness of brown. You capture its essence.
Pax,
Dora
Thanks, Dora 🤎
-David
It feels more fiery than dull 🍁🔥🧡
that’s very interesting, Lia 💚
An underrated color, most definitely. The earth beneath our feet, that nourishes life. The predominant color of eyes, that take in life. Interesting poem. 🤎
Thanks, Michele 💚
I like the steadfast colors!
likewise 😀
Brown skin girls are dull
But still moving and making the world proud
Brown
Not dark not bright
A color for a fearless soul
Nice rhythm 🙂
Thank You ben🙏🙏🙏
Love this concept!
Luci,
You should check out d’Verse – they have several interesting prompts every week.
-David