His beard, grown as camouflage for a dove,
curves around the smile that widened just for me.
Gentle fingers squeeze hard between my ribs
for the photo, pull me in tight, make me gasp.
Taken, poof, in a rainbow-bursting flash of sunlight.
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This is beautiful Kymm. I love "the smile that widened just for me." Heartbreaking, poignant, and masterfully crafted. Good, good stuff!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Susan. Glad it came through.
DeleteAmazing writing
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ruby. You are too kind.
DeleteLovely, Kymm. Such strong images.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Christine! I'm glad you thought so : )
DeleteThis sounds like a very sweet photograph!
ReplyDeleteMy very favorite one, SL! Thank you.
DeleteLoved reading thhis thanks
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