smooth black surface
darker than night,
blankness for it
can only be a slight.
comes to life
when words form,
pictures stare,
curves are drawn.
yet the darkness
has soul- never sold.
as can only happen with
blackest of blackboards.
..........................................
Another attempt to write on inanimate objects, mostly on classroom materials. One of my friends has asked me to name those as stationery series. I will if I have enough poems.
What an incredible life you have given to the blackboard. Very creative work! I look forward to more.
ReplyDeletewith the magic of your words the inanimate objects spring to life...
ReplyDeleteBack to the blackboard!
ReplyDeleteBut still beautifully done!
I came here last night and wanted to comment on the kitchen post but blogger was a pain. It was a beautiful piece and you described my childhood kitchen and sometimes mine. Thanks for that fabulous piece.
ReplyDeleteNow only you can make a blackboard interesting!
This one is really nice, ami !
ReplyDeleteI like the last bunch more...a mere blackboard yet you made it the centre of attention with your words.
Never looked at a blackboard that way. Wish I'd had you as a teacher, I might've learned something in school.
ReplyDeleteahhhh, my favorite blog to read a good poem. you never disappoint...
ReplyDeleteI never would have guessed blackboard. Beautiful poem.
ReplyDeleteRose
xo
getzapped: I have already done poems on chalk, stapler and rule.
ReplyDeletepolona: I am trying to be as good as pat.
steve: yes, get back to the blackboard.
ces: thanks. Your isabella story comes to life.
jac: call me Tami not Ami! I cannot do without blackboards. I teach Maths.
pat: I am learning from you all the time..
kindness: you are always kind...
rose: thanks...
brings it back
ReplyDeletei had many black days and black thoughts while standing by blackboards
thank you
Love this ending: "yet the darkness
ReplyDeletehas soul- never sold.
as can only happen with
blackest of blackboards."
You brought the inanimate to life.
inanimate objects do have life ... they do have vibration as in your words.
ReplyDeletegreat one. :o)
stunningly dark!
ReplyDeletefloots: I too recall those times when I was called to the blackboard to solve maths problems.
ReplyDeletedon: thanks. Blackboard does has a life for a teacher.
trinitystar: yes as I said to don.
magiceye: Yes!!