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Whispers in Flickering Light

Evokes the poem's imagery and the voices captured in documentaries

By MuraliPublished about a month ago 1 min read
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The lens, a witness, cold and bright,

Capturing truth in flickering light. Not fiction's stage, but life laid bare,

A tapestry woven, thread by thread, with care.

Voices rise, a chorus strong,

Of those unheard, where they belong. The weathered hands, the tear-streaked face,

A symphony of stories, finding space.

Dusty archives, whispers of the past,

Unearthed, their secrets meant to last. Newspaper clippings, yellowed and frail,

Facts like brushstrokes, painting a tale.

The camera pans, a world in view,

From bustling streets to skies of endless blue. Nature's grandeur, harsh realities too,

A balanced frame, both harsh and true.

Documentary, a bridge we cross,

From comfort's couch to battles fought, to lives at a loss. It sparks empathy, a call to see,

The forgotten corners of humanity.

Beyond the screen, a world ignites,

Inspiration whispered through flickering lights. The scientist, eyes gleaming with delight,

Unveiling a truth, hidden from sight. The artist's passion, a brushstroke bold,

A story of resilience, bravely told.

The whistleblower's courage, a voice so clear,

Shattering silence, dispelling fear. The activist's fight, a tireless plea,

For justice to bloom, for all to see.

Documentary, a mirror we hold,

Reflecting triumphs, stories yet untold. It challenges biases, breaks down the wall,

Uniting us all, in humanity's sprawl.

So let the frames unfold, a moving tide,

A testament to life, where dreams reside. In this tapestry, truth takes its stand,

A documented world, seen by a curious hand.

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