Talent, a Mile WideA Poem by AnnieMaeThe first time we met, I remember your camera You were not smilin, people were in your way I sat on the bench, holdin Zelda Baby’s leash She climbed her round body up next to me You saw her struggle gettin her short leg up Then came over to pet her, finally, you smiled You bonded with her, right there at the beachside You asked to take her picture, took 20 instead You showed me them, shadin against the sun I was impressed, you showed me 100s more You sat down with us, narratin endless photos Are you famous I asked, you laughed, pleased The first time we met, I remember your camera You were so intense, blisterin and bothered A Canon 4D, I think you said, I was hooked Then when you saw my poor girl battle her bulge You came over and shared, clouds rolled away We all sat together, three hours, happy to be You bonded with us, interestin dog beach friends I knew nothing about cameras, but love genius You were art personified, constantly clickin Never restin on your laurels, demon possessed We walked with you, watched from the side We drove to exotic locations, devoted addicts The first time we met, I remember your camera You were frustrated, hindered by seaside gazers Ten years have passed, you have not changed Drugs did not help, finally made your heart stop You with your camera, buried, talent, a mile wide © 2013 AnnieMae |
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