some pictures
are worth 2000 words
because of what’s
going on
behind the smiles
pictures
“Retakeology”
I wonder how many times
people retake selfies
until everything’s perfect
hiding everything that’s not
“Missed Memories”
[written 10/21/16]
do you ever realize
you’ve run out of time
you didn’t take enough photos
too little to late?
how do you get past that?
you accept
that IT was enough
that YOU’re enough
and you move on
living one moment at a time
“Backstage”
[written 10/17/16]
there aren’t many people
who’d beat their spouse
in front of company
there aren’t many bullies
who’d pick on kids
in front of teachers
there aren’t many parents
who’d toss their kids
in public
yet so many times
people trust
a smile
an attitude
a picture
when behind the scenes
behind closed doors
people are worn
to nothingness
and yet they
smile
and act
and pose
to mask the pain
let’s wake up
to those around us
instead of guessing
what’s behind the curtain
get to know the cast
and be part of their solution
“Check the Lighting”
for the one who lost a baby
newborn pictures will look different
for the one in an unhappy marriage
wedding photos will lack joy
for the one who lost their kids
family pictures may not form a smile
sometimes effects of experience
change one’s perspective
and the only way to change it back
is through alignment with Him
“Shoulders”
influences
can be good or bad
angelic or demonic
can weigh the scale
of decisions
but at times
you won’t know
which influenced you
until after
the choice’s been made
which may be too late
the point past no return
still has a panoramic view
“Sad Libs”
sometimes it’s better
for you to fill in the blank
because your thoughts
might be better
than what’s missing
Imaginations
A picture’s like the back cover of a book: you only see part of the story.
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