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When we were young ...

she was studying photography
her time away from work
spent taking photos of
whatever caught her eye

you were busy
in the summer sun
mowing too deep grass
trimming dead branches
sun hitting skin
gathering warmth

how she loved you then
in those simple moments
just watching you
in your daily

you were not one
to smile easily
but you did then
when you saw her studying you
in the shadow and the light

her tripod was already set up
she asked for just a minute or two
while you were kneeling on a threshold
her camera already facing
where you were

she walked behind you
wrapped her arms around you
for just that moment
her chin resting lovingly
on his shoulder

the sound of the shutter
making that perceptible click
they were caught
captured forever in that moment

she was smiling
he was stoic
his blue eyes shining

we were so young

there are so many ways
she could remember him
this is the only image
she has held onto

faded and worn
torn at the edges
he was so beautiful

then

Written by jemac

Published 2nd Sep 2023

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Re. When we were young ...

Honoria

3rd Sep 2023 4:44am

Dear J,

I just love poems like this aside from the intended meaning they create so many side stories for me, of what might have been. The lovely images of the two characters were so lively they seemed to jump off the page. Wonderful piece. H🌷