The Color Of Blood Poem by Cowboy Ron Williams
The Color Of Blood
Mother didn't like
violence
or blood
or war
and didn't want to see
any of that displayed
in living color,
so our first TV set
was, by her choice,
black and white only.
Wow! That sounds like something that many people in my small town would have done. So true to life back then! Five star worthy slice of life!
I'm glad 'Mom' got her way. My dad was a TV baseball fan; there's not much blood in baseball. : )
But there IS SOME. I have been bloodied more than once in a baseball game. Thanks for commenting, Bri.
I vaguely remember TV coverage of the Vietnam 'conflict' aka war which lasted about 10 years+. I don't recall seeing (red) blood, I guess because MY mom & dad had only B&W while I was still at home. : ) bri
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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A wonderful poem with a meaningful message. A timely write. War must be abhorred in all its forms. I am glad that you posted this poem.
And I'm glad you liked it. Thank you so much, Rose Marie, for your comment.