Poem about white color

White happens to be very bright

White happens to be compound,

Dirt leaves no stains on white,

The sound of cymbals — white sound.

 

There are many shades of white,

Symbols, foretokens and meanings.

Brides strive after bliss in white

In London, Belgrade and Campinas.

 

White dove is a symbol of peace.

White flag means cessation of arms.

They grieve in white clothes for deceased

In Tokyo, Shanghai, Sasaram.

 

Women pick their partners themselves —

These immutable rules of white dance.

There’s no habit to be in the row —

It’s not easy to be a white crow.

 

A lot of nuances: pearl, opal and ice,

White night and white whisper and usual rice.

Noble ivory, creamy, vanilla and grey.

Unreachable, mystic and far Milky Way.

 

(вольный перевод стихотворения "Белый стих")