Photo Finish
The Sonnet Of Shadows Challenge
Might I love myself better by being honest
Shining light on my deep, hidden truth
Walking through memories, those of my fondest
Greeting each vision as photo finish proof
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Praise myself for permitting recapture
Developing the film, giving it a frame
No picture is at risk of overexposure
I've wiped off the lens, given it my name
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Clearer eyes pose a different angle
A closer look at background shadows
My alter ego, a grey space entangle
Who dodges noon for pre-dawn meadows
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Click, click, click, how the camera shutters
Love of light and shadow, the fine print utters
About the Creator
Marilyn Glover
Poet, writer, & editor, writing to uplift humanity. A Spiritual person who practices Reiki and finds inspiration in nature.
Mother of four, grandmother of two, British American dual citizen living in the States
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Comments (10)
🤩🤩🤩 Exceptional work, Marilyn! Super congrats to you on placing!
Beautiful sonnet of recording life in memory, Marilyn! Congrats!
Congratulations on your runner up placement! 🎉🎉
Wooohooooo congratulations on your win! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Back to say congratulations on your win, Marilyn. So well deserved! 😀
From the photo. I could tell that the rhythm would be in line with how graceful I'd imagine her movement — your movement. I was right once I got to reading. I like how this is centred around self love. The camera as a companion or a tool you use to learn yourself — find your deepest secrets. Was very clever. I see you've learnt how not to speak harshly to yourself, once you've found something. That's a beautiful thought to display, and you've done that very well. Absolutely love the shadows, the natural form of shadows in a photograph becoming your alter ego. I love how this did not just, engage by heart, but also my brain. Love that! Outstanding work Marilyn. Oh and one more thing. The click click was also a good idea to include at the end. 🤗❤️
Simply beautiful, Marilyn. I love the language and how you've pulled me into the metaphor. Wonderful.
"Praise myself for permitting recapture Developing the film, giving it a frame No picture is at risk of overexposure I've wiped off the lens, given it my name" I especially loved those lines!
Your sensory language is beautiful ❤️
Really great metaphor work happening here! Wondrous read :D