Old Family Photo, 1987 by Matthew Corey

It looks
like a
child
might’ve
taken it.

She didn’t
like to be
photographed.

Before there
were kids.

Before it
fell apart.

(while).

He loved
busting chops,

hers no
exception.

Clandestine.

Having
it all
ready:

film locked,

flash on—

One, two, three

Say cheese!

Her glare—

fixed, bold,
burned, blurred.

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