Photo-Boothing
… laughing at contortions
Photo-boothing - laughing at contortions,
stretching a familiar disposition.
Elastic features, pulling on proportions
taken to the edge of recognition.
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Photo-boothing - shaping new expressions,
suggesting what a thousand words can't say.
Staring down the lens of true confessions;
cautionary tales, with lessons thrown away.
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Photo-boothing - nodding at a mischief,
flirting with a flame, putting on a pose;
masking the sadness, disguising the grief;
holding the moment that's gilding the rose.
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• Pictures never lie - that's a paradox,
• that develops deep within a black box.
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Tim Grace, 9 March 2010 (Revised: 20 August 2020)
About the Creator
Tim Grace
A first impression has a lasting effect - it makes a notable difference. In a subtle way that’s who I am as a poet. A ‘first impression’ looking for the gentle ‘twist’ that draws attention to a novel observation.
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Comments (1)
This was so poignant. Loved your poem!