TRIPOD

(Marla/Luke/Pablo)

The picture’s the story

The story’s the truth

The truth is a lie —

Picture this…

Windy shore, speckled seagulls,

a black-haired girl with azure eyes, climbing on rocks,

the gray-haired father’s pale hands wiping her mouth.

Smile little girl – click – mount your picture in the family album, then

develop your own truth–you are not your picture

Picture this…

Shaded patio, ruby geraniums,

a brown- haired boy with almond eyes, playing on a webbed chair,

the red-haired father’s freckled hands stroking his shoulder.

Smile little boy – click – mount your picture in the family album, then

develop your own truth–you are not your picture

Picture this…

Hot white sand, Canadian lake,

a fair-haired boy with green eyes, tossing horseshoes,

the black-haired father’s pecan hands, directing his aim.

Smile little boy – click – mount your picture in the family album, then

develop your own truth–you are not your picture.

Picture this…

The picture’s the story

The story’s the truth

The truth is a lie —