In the dread of imagination, he roams our streets, A monster that we can all embrace and fear, Michael Myers, with his silent steps, Watching, waiting, getting nearer. But what drives his dark and twisted soul? Is it just the need to kill and scare? Or does he have a greater purpose, A destiny that … Continue reading Michael’s Purview – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
The Ghosts of Daily Drudgery – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Deep beneath the ground, in the belly of the city, a cacophony of sound, a visual blur, a question. Am I the spectator, caught in the midst. People come and go, in their daily drudgery, going through the motions, with their heads down low, lost in their thoughts, lost in their phones, In them I … Continue reading The Ghosts of Daily Drudgery – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
The Ubiquitous Lobby – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
In the lobbies of many buildings, Form is sacrificed for function, Uniformity reigns supreme, Homogeneity becomes the norm. They blend together, A sea of sameness, Their purpose obscured, Their identity lost. The polished floors and sterile walls, A testament to efficiency, Yet they lack character, And fail to inspire. The buildings they serve, Become faceless … Continue reading The Ubiquitous Lobby – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Last Straws – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Lost in the thick of it all, Can't see the forest for the trees. The dead and dying reeds and branches, A skeletal reminder of the heat. In the dog days of August, The undergrowth withers away. But amidst the decay, There's a hidden beauty on display. A robust nature surrounds, A testament to the … Continue reading Last Straws – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Just So – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Inside the visual noise of my world, Simple flowers stands alone, Unassuming, unpretentious, Yet perfect in their own way. No need for vibrant hues or sweet fragrances, No enhancements from melodic notes or poetic words, For they exists as they appear, Simplicity and grace. No imagination could improve upon them, No artist could enhance their … Continue reading Just So – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Journey’s Openings – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Through the unpredictable roads of life, we often question where to start, we hesitate and contemplate, worried to take that first step. But sometimes, the best beginning is at an arbitrary point on the path, a random deviation, a leap of faith, trusting the universe to guide our way. Our destiny might be written, but … Continue reading Journey’s Openings – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Up Towards the Clouds – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
On the perfect day, the city skyline looms, its buildings stretching toward the heavens, tantalizingly obscured by wispy clouds. The photographer strains his neck, seeking dizzying perspectives of height and falling upward, hoping to capture the perfect shot for viewers to enjoy. The city bustles below, its streets alive with movement and sound, while the … Continue reading Up Towards the Clouds – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Into The Heart – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
The photographer dives into the heart Of an idealized rose blossom, A world of wonder and enticement, Where petals unfurl in an endless dance. No colour to see, yet senses abound With the sweet fragrance of the bloom, His universe becomes scent and texture, A symphony of nature's infinite beauty. With lens in hand, the … Continue reading Into The Heart – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Innocence, Courage, and My Sabine – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
How my heart swells with pride And my soul overflows with amazement For my fearless child, so young and so brave Who embraced danger with open arms I remember that day at the reptile zoo When she stood before the pythons Five slithering serpents, coiled and ready Their eyes fixed on my child, fearless and … Continue reading Innocence, Courage, and My Sabine – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Colonizing Decay – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Beneath the canopy's veil, a hidden world of decay grows insidiously, climbing the sides of trees with quiet, creeping feet. Fungi, the colonizers of a forest's darkened decay innocuously harmful, their tendrils reaching into every crack and crevice. Uncertain and uncomfortable, these forests hold secrets of a world unseen, where decay and growth dance their … Continue reading Colonizing Decay – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
