Comparison

by Myra Chappius

Bold

Is the word they use

When skin is fairly hued

Brilliant, daring

Comparable assessments spoken in praise

Conveyed with admiration

As the scale slides into darker shades,

Things change

Opinions twist to take on sharper impressions

Brazen

Outrageous

Reckless, they say

Different meanings assigned to similar actions

Cast in opposing light

The failing light of history

Be bold

Be brilliant

Be brazen, outrageous, reckless

I say

Be it all

Anyway