Written for Sue & Gerry’s Weekly Prompts
Colour Challenge using the word ‘grey/gray’.
The prompt inspired me to write my first triolet.
In the shadows of war, the world turns gray
Echoes of battles, haunting and stark
Lives torn asunder, in disarray
In the shadows of war, the world turns gray
Hope fades, like the last light of day
Sorrow and loss leave a lasting mark
In the shadows of war, the world turns gray
Echoes of battles, haunting and stark
NAR©2025
This is “Shades Of Grey” by Billy Joel
All text and graphics are copyright for Nancy Richy and are not to be used without permission. NAR©2017-present.
The Elephant's Trunk 
Your poetic observations add another level of understanding to these chaotic and violent scenes. Thank you for this piece, Nancy. ✌🏻
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Many thanks, Michele. It’s heartbreaking but the reality is this madness will never stop. 😔
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You’re welcome and you’re right. 😔
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A sadly true thing nicely written.
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Grazie, cara amica mia. There are no winners.
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You have got that right.
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Now that really is grey. A sombre piece indeed, Nancy.
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Too much reality is not a good thing!
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So somber, and grey!
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In hindsight, writing about gray would have been a good option!
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It was well done!
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Thank you, sis. 🩶
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You’ve used the repetition so well in this poem, Sadje.
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Apologies – Nancy!!! I think the anaesthetic from my op at the end of last week is still in me. Yesterday, I put stuff in the fridge by mistake and vice versa.
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No worries, Esther. Sorry to hear about an op; I do hope you’re on the mend. ❤️🩹
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I’m getting there! Thanks, Nancy 🥰
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Thanks very much, Esther. To be confused with Sadje is an ok thing in my book!
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Thank you, Nancy ❤️
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Oh, we’ve done it again! Your powerful ‘anti-war’ poem, happens to coincide with my anti-war poem, “Restore Rapport”, which in Coffee House Writers Magazine tonight …
https://youtu.be/mn91L9goKfQ?t=112
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Thanks again, dear Ivor! I read your poem earlier and loved it. Congrats on the publication. 🥰📝🌏
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Thanks again, and these coincidences are magical, Nancy 📖💙🌏
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Serendipitous, dear friend! 🥰🌎💛
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💙🌏😍
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Great verse Nancy and lovely song too👌
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Thank you, Ange. An epic song by Billy Joel, one we don’t hear too often.
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🙌
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This is so sad and yet so true
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Such is life. Thank you, Sadje.
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You’re very welcome 🥹🥹🥹
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Very moving, Nancy, and thank you for taking part.
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Thank you, Sue. I appreciate your comments and your prompts.
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