What is White?

What is White?

Inspired by Mary O'Neill

Written By Janelle Spiers

White is a snowflake

Falling down to the earth,

A six-pointed treasure;

Frozen birth.

White is sweet, lighthearted mirth.

White is ash,

In a cold fireplace

White is a doll

White is a pawn,

A fox, a bright sky,

A flying swan.

The sound of white is

“Purr! Purr! Purr!”

A sleepy cat

With soft, sleek fur.

White is pure – 

A wave of grace,

It washes o’er

And sins erase.

  

White is a hymn

And piano keys,

A clock, a rock, an ocean breeze

White is a carol

Sung by a choir,

Melodic voices

Filled with strong fire.

White is a ball gown

And a jar of glue.

White is a gift,

All for you.

White is hope:

A quiet appeal

Tearful prayers

On our knees we kneel.

Think of old photos

And bright city light…

Puffy clouds, sugar cubes,  

If they couldn’t dazzle with

White…