Fade to blue and grey

by OceanzestHamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

Jun 2022 377 Views 8 comments

Fade to blue and grey

There's a girl on the poster board
you can spot her from the bus
a small alluring interval
on a mediocre ride
each day she fades more
to blue and grey
pigments washing out
edges torn
and in time
she'll be replaced
by an advertisement
for doughnuts
and all the men
will silently sigh
for there's one less peg
holding up the day

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Posted: Jun 2022

About this poem:

slice of life

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Comments (8)

TanzilaCity Of Joy, West Bengal IndiaJun 28, 2022

I agree with Didi .. Most probably it's going to be replaced by a new more alluring pic of another girl !!

ReaderOfSoulsunknown, Texas USAJun 28, 2022

I really like the analogy, if you will.

I also love the color you chose for your background, it brings to mind a moody, storm approaching sky. Like some other commenters had mentioned, she will most likely be replaced with another more attractive lady.

Yankee4youSt. Albans, Vermont USAJun 29, 2022

I can completely relate to fading imagery this poem brings to mind. Nothing lasts forever but the earth, wind, and time.

EXRED3Northumberland, England UKJul 3, 2022

yep all true enjoyed reading

yasparkWilliamsville, New York USAJul 3, 2022

Such a nice breeze of sadness in your poem Ocean, something tells me there are some more pegs left to hold up your days..

optimisticmeathlone, Westmeath IrelandJul 22, 2022

And tomorrow there will be a new girl on some poster somewhere!

weemick1960Fife, Scotland UKAug 11, 2022

It is strange how easily something can perk up our days, even though they begin to fade, they can still touch our hearts and then one day they are gone, sometimes replaced by something silly. Mind you, I wouldn't mind the donut. I am always thinking on my stomach. Have a wonderful Friday ..... Mike.