Category: poetry

Roots exposed, by erosion and time, Hinting at worlds long buried beneath the earth, An intricate web of life and struggle, Exposed to the gentle light of day. Fly Apollo, and dance upon these roots, Cast your rays upon the surface, Let your light flow through the twisted tendrils, And illuminate the secrets of the … Continue reading Shadows Oozing – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

Deep roots of ancient trees, Buried in the earth's crust, Coiled and tangled, they spread, Feeding on darkness and decay. Old thoughts, like these roots, Run deep and endless, A continuous influence on perception, Flowing from the depths of darkness. From the shadows they rise, Twisted and gnarled, Shaping our reality, And the world we … Continue reading Old Thoughts – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

Through the neon-lit streets of the modern city,I wander aimlessly, seeking out the strangeA yearning for danger, a desire to feel aliveBut knowing deep down, I am safe, not alone. The city unfolds before my eyes like a living canvasIts towering buildings and bustling crowdsA symphony of light and sound, triggering imaginationAs I meander, searching … Continue reading Nosferatu Skyline – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

This dwarf maple from Japan, A tiny being in my garden, Screams uniqueness, So strange, so alien, Infinitely fascinating. Its leaves dance in the slightest breeze, A hypnotic swaying, Whispering ways of seeing, ways of being, Of places yet unknown, Experiences not yet lived. It takes so little space, Yet demands my attention, A constant … Continue reading Japanese Maple – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

The artist, forever chasing their muse Through the valleys of creativity And the peaks of self-doubt Haunted by the fear of imitation Of the ones who who inspired them Obsessing over their heroes And the legacy they left behind But fear grips their heart As they struggle not to mimic For fear of the dreaded … Continue reading A Muse’s Legacy – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

The photographer's eye, ever seeking The elusive and the ephemeral, Chasing the perfect shot, The moment of perfect lighting, The engaging texture that draws us in. Through lens and aperture, Framing and focus, The artist captures what he sees, A moment in time, frozen forever. But the pursuit is never-ending, A Sisyphean task, The shot … Continue reading Stained by Shadows – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

The dreamer with his precious instruments A collector of melodies, a lover of sounds Intricate designs and polished finishes Each one a masterpiece, a true work of art He displays them proudly, in full view A tribute to the beauty of music A reminder of his passion, his love But the fear lingers deeper within … Continue reading Musical Intentions – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

Amidst the tangled web of woods, stands a stump, a monstrous remnant of a tempest long past, yet its dead head and torso still lay beside it, like morbid companions. The once proud trunk, now stripped of its strength, stands barely upright as if drained of life and purpose, impeccable symbols of death and decay. … Continue reading Monolith – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

Through the eyes of Guido Molinari, The grains of wood become a canvas, a vast expanse of repeating patterns, waiting for colours to bring them to life. Concrete and steel cityscapes, Refuse to remain lifeless and mundane, but instead, pulsate with rhythm, in which the eye can dance and play. The tangle of branches in … Continue reading Molinari Lines – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind