black & white
piano keys strike
dissonance / harmony
depending on whose
muse-ic we choose,
both hands best
fingers caress.
moo-ve the blinds
watch the light with
shadows dance / JOY
sway rhythm in room
june bride & groom,
swirl of cream in
a coffee dream.
flavor-ful families
diverse by design
see adoption’s option
mix & matchin’ all
shades /// hues
rainbow of one
human race.
photo by lynn
In response to “black & white” prompt at D’verse Poets and in honor of special adoptive families: Bilbys, De Hooghs, De Jongs, Dekkers, Dudens, Gulkers, Jansmas, Koois, Postmas, Ribbens/Horns, Vanden Bergs, Vander Plaats, Wilsons, Wynias, Zomermaands (and others)!
a poem in my pocket 
Jun 10, 2015 @ 05:52:24
I welcome the flavor-ful families, makes love more colorful and meaningful ~ Well I am done with our son’s wedding now and resting from all the stress ~
Thanks for linking up and wishing you happy week ahead ~
Jun 10, 2015 @ 08:24:48
Congrats…and a relaxing week to you, Grace!
Jun 10, 2015 @ 03:48:46
This is beyond wonderful–so well done.
Jun 10, 2015 @ 03:20:27
You sang your own song with this prompt.
Jun 10, 2015 @ 01:48:27
A wonderful interpretation of the prompt. How I wish this mixture could solve some of the world’s “difference” problems.
Jun 09, 2015 @ 23:47:42
Oh I love the swirling the colors, the last stanza taking a stance. We need that diversity.
Jun 09, 2015 @ 22:39:16
ha – love the swirl of cream in
a coffee dream…. intercultural families have def. a richness of background and traditions and also facing some challenges that others may not have… though def. they stretch beyond the famililar and such a chance to learn and grow
Jun 10, 2015 @ 08:23:04
Adoptive families certainly face unique challenges, Claudia…witnessing their struggles and overcoming love stretches the rest of us as well.
Jun 09, 2015 @ 22:06:20
great! love “swirl of cream in a coffee dream”
Jun 09, 2015 @ 22:14:58
Thanks for stopping by!
Jun 09, 2015 @ 21:43:33
Especially love the stanza about adoption. You took this prompt and ran with it, Lynn. This is a favorite of yours for me.
Jun 09, 2015 @ 22:16:02
It just seemed to flow for me…thank you, Victoria 🙂
Jun 09, 2015 @ 21:32:28
What a wonderful hook you have for this piece; that true story of love, compassion, & adoption ranks high on the heart-tug scale. Mixed race families are fascinating fodder for prompt rocking.
Jun 09, 2015 @ 22:19:06
Thanks, Glenn, for your gracious comment. Yes, I recommend the movie (a book too)!
Jun 09, 2015 @ 20:32:16
Hey I am thinking coffee dreams sounds like a good thing. Shadows playing can be pretty cool too. My fav part is surely the family diverse by design. Have a mash up of culture, adds depth to what you can explore together.
Jun 09, 2015 @ 22:20:12
i appreciate your thoughts, X!