Commentary and Philosophy Poetry posted November 21, 2017


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ekphrastic free verse

Uncle Joe, R.I.P.

by michaelcahill


 
We've all seen the photograph
a man seated
just before the end
an end coming
he unaware
 
the image became viral
and iconic
 
victims of terror
the moment before
nations trying to make sense
 
final thoughts
known to the elements
and to him
 
and the other man
a stranger to us
he pondered something too
something deep
or supercilious perhaps
 
We know Joe
was a darling child
with unlimited potential
as so many children are
 
he grew to be kind
and thoughtful
he had some success
he had some failure
 
tragedy struck
moments after that
final image
 
but for those of us
who knew Joe
 
we can tell you
 
he was more
than
what you see
 
in a snapshot

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