A Poem: Shades Of Gray

This is about how we have options to seek a brighter life, but many sink into the dark side.

''Shades Of Gray''
by Diesel Bodine

How tides in life allure us
By their often tranquil flow
But all too often ''men o' war,''
Intent on battle, show
Each breaking day entices,
In waking birds, a song
Yet hapless ears, indifferently,
Defame these notes as wrong
For many minds align themselves
Emergent shades of gray.

Tomorrow's shifting fortunes,
Like the tossing of a coin,
Can still bring sorrow and regret
If menaces enjoin
Each one of us to skirmish
In wasted acts performed,
As heartless cogs in chariot wheels
In war, the peace we stormed
Our despot rulers pride themselves
Decayed in shades of gray.

May wistful thought entreat those
Whom embittered ideas nest?
Can't hope relight a pallid face
Rendering it refreshed?
Fear not the depths of darkness
Expounding in their way
That hopelessness and misfortune
Are all our price to pay
But beware minds aligned too deep
Submerged in shades of gray.

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• Diesel
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[DieselBodine]

Howdee, Maynard. Ya snuck into one of my poetry vidjoes. Don't let the gang down at Frog Holler Bar and Grill knows ya been here! My lips are sealed. Ya gots enuff a fuss brewin with that thar conspiracy goins on with those shady folks tryins to mess up the ''Maynard and Eunice Show'' on ''Y'allTube!''

[DieselBodine]

Thanks, Rhonda. If humanity could just distance itself from, or evolve out from under, its darker elements!

[DieselBodine]

Yes, Gene... they never seem to want to go away...

[DieselBodine]

Thanks, wizardeal, and you're welcome. I was happy to add it as a Video Response. 8-)

[DieselBodine]

Hello, Barry.  Hope can be contagious and can fuel the desire to turn ideas into actions.

[DieselBodine]

Thanks, Victor. The price we pay in indulging those leaders or being forced into compliance has stained human history.

[DieselBodine]

Thanks, Suze. I love your loving my take. 8-)

[MaynardAndEuniceShow]

HoooWeee! I LOVES ghost stories!.... and POEMS too!!

Maynard wuz har!

Nice job!!

[Rhonda9]

The shades of gray haunt every generation it seems. Very deep meaning in this poem and well spoken.

[maurieer]

Excellent Scott.

Those dreaded shades of grey

are with us today.

[wizardeal]

I like it, thanks for attaching it to Elvira and I's rendition of "I'd love to change the world" very thoughtful words indeed!

[useryug]

I likes it, Scott. I likes it very much. Hopin' hope's gonna relight this pallid face,

B

[Jazzguts]

Great poem Scott,wise words,make me really think on all those so called leaders that had nothing else in mind but power and wealth,the price they paid was incredible high,will it ever change? I fear not but we'll hope anyway,greets Vic.

[suuzzee5]

Ultra cool poem from Mr. Ultra Cool himself! I love your take on the world... :)

[elviradark6]

i did very much!! hope you post more of your work!! ^_^ thank you!

[DieselBodine]

Hello elviradark6. I've added this to your fine video collaboration as requested. I'm glad you liked it! 8-)

[DieselBodine]

Thanks, Michael. 8-)

[elviradark6]

excellent!! im so glad your 'attempt' came to light!!..will you sent this as a video response to the last collab i have "I love to change the world'? thank you!! =)

[mettanc]

i agree karen. bravo.

michael

[DieselBodine]

Thanks, Karen! I may try a lighter subject on the next one... maybe something more lighthearted... maybe... 8-)

[DieselBodine]

Hello mwest. I used to have a pet guinea pig, too. 8-)

[DieselBodine]

Hello Dave. I didn't realize how enjoyable it was to do, until I started doing it.

[KarenEng]

Wow, this is one of my favorites! Such truths you speak of here! Very profound indeed, Scott! :)

[mwest1234]

I'm so glad to be alive and have a job I enjoy.

[dhaffner101]

Hey Scott! My my, UR on a roll my friend, I am really enjoying this, your delivery is superb, and your themes are clear and relevant, why did you not do this before?