Wednesday, December 29, 2010

black on black


black on black
is always
a good color arrangement
never considered an afterthought
or out of style

you look good in black
be it leather or lace
be it accentuated with buckle
or belt, metal best silver - lining

odd times i can
go for the color thing - the lack of it
seems to be the norm of what excites me
especially when worn
or shed
by a heart of same...

two of a kind, you
and me
black on black...

bkmackenzie
copyrighted 2010

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23 comments:

  1. HelenDecember 29, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    Your Magpie is a great interpretation of Willow's photo ... love that third stanza!

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  2. Brian MillerDecember 29, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    oh yeah...of a heart the same...i dig it...nice mag...personally i am a black & white kinda man myself..

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  3. LeiffyVDecember 29, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    Very well done, the black on black is something after my heart! As always, your word weaving is stellar and makes me strive to perfect my own. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. ms pieDecember 29, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    the many shades of black are wonderful to engage... as you have...

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  5. MargaretDecember 30, 2010 at 12:10 AM

    "especially worn or shed by a heart of same" Lovely, just great word choices. I also like "never considered an afterthought". Just great work!

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  6. gautami tripathyDecember 30, 2010 at 5:48 AM

    So well worded. I too like black on black..

    singing soprano

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  7. gautami tripathyDecember 30, 2010 at 5:49 AM

    So well worded. I too like black on black..

    singing soprano

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  8. AnonymousDecember 30, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Happy New Year
    I enjoy reading your posts ,its like each word is felt within ,very amazing feeling



    http://soulwanderingsoul.blogspot.com/

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  9. Kathe W.December 30, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    as always I enjoy reading your work! Well done!

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  10. hedgewitchDecember 30, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    There is something about the color black--if it is a color... I once read that people who wear it are trying to efface themselves, and I thought it was a totally stupid analysis. Black is so much more than that...loved your magpie, bkm.

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  11. TinaDecember 30, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    Especially when worn
    or shed
    by a heart of same...
    Great lines. Wonderfully crafted. The magpies are so varied this week!

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  12. Dulçe ♥December 30, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    Awesome metaphore you've created here, Barbara.
    You are so good I always find it hard to make a comment.... I mean- what else can I say?
    You've said it all, especially in that last stanza OMG

    hey- hugs and Happy New Year
    ;)

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  13. TrulyfoolDecember 30, 2010 at 10:58 PM

    Barbara,

    The tone of this holds well -- you have that talent, I think, always. The 'blackness' of this goes beyond 'color', but into personal mood or outlook. And the sharing (if that's not an irony) between those of a kind.

    Good one!

    Trulyfool

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  14. spacedlawDecember 30, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    Great poem! Happy 365th day.

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  15. Sue JDecember 31, 2010 at 12:41 AM

    Excellent poem. I enjoyed it.

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  16. Tess KincaidDecember 31, 2010 at 6:20 AM

    I am most times in the black on black mode, breaking into color on random occasions. I loved this.

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  17. ZouxzouxDecember 31, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    Black is always my color of choice.
    Love the third stanza - it could be a poem in and of itself. Great work.

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  18. JinksyJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Black? Needs white to balance...Without contrast, what is left?

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  19. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallJanuary 2, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    fun tale, black and black, two of one kind.
    love your brilliant mind.

    happy 2011.

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  20. relJanuary 3, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    bkm,
    black works; always will!
    rel

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  21. The Reason You ComeJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    "two of a kind, you
    and me
    black on black..."

    Oh, how romantic!

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  22. Carrie Van HornJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    So true this is....brilliant as always Bkm...i love it...and i adore your new layout it is amazing!!! Happy New Year! :-)

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  23. TrellissimoJanuary 4, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Black hearts - now there's a thought?

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