Altruistic Black Poem by Jayatissa K. Liyanage

Altruistic Black

Rating: ★5.0


Black, all by itself
Thick, strong ‘n dull; Behind
renders colorless colorful

Altruistic Black
Jayatissa K. Liyanage
Thursday, July 14, 2016
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Inspired by Black Lives Matter - Poem by Uma nair
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Susan Williams 22 July 2016

What an original use of the word Altruistic! ! ! Perfect word choice that indeed propelled this poem to greatness. Beautiful proof that brevity can paint murals wherein truth dwells! ! ! 10++++++++++++++++++++++

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Edward Kofi Louis 21 July 2016

Bringing beauty to the colours! Thanks for sharing.

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M Asim Nehal 20 July 2016

Superb! ! ! !

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