black & white

 

i’m falling greatly
this crude test
is heavy on my
shoulders

comprehending all
the circumstances
is freedom to
my mind

all of these
proven and lack
of me is not
what it is

 

2013

About chester maynes

poet, and a lover of music and books.
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5 Responses to black & white

  1. I really like this one.
    Jennifer

  2. Easter Ellen says:

    I had to read it twice and then I understood. Completely understood. Well said.

  3. claudia says:

    when we ourselves are on the test base…not the knowledge, but who we are..? that’s how i read it

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