Comparison

by Myra Chappius

BoldIs the word they useWhen skin is fairly huedBrilliant, daringComparable assessments spoken in praiseConveyed with admiration
As the scale slides into darker shades, Things changeOpinions twist to take on sharper impressionsBrazenOutrageousReckless, they sayDifferent meanings assigned to similar actionsCast in opposing lightThe failing light of history
Be boldBe brilliantBe brazen, outrageous, recklessI sayBe it allAnyway

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