Tuesday, 12 May 2020

A Poem a Day (142): Tango in monochrome


Tango in monochrome

He holds out his hand.
She takes the leap
Over the image of herself
Reflected in still water.

A Tango in mid-air,
Black skirts twisting,
White silk blouse,
Low-heeled shoes.

Twist back. Black suit,
Dashing, white shirt,
Skinny tie, polished
Black boots.

Moving life mirrored
In a motionless puddle.

This black pool of ink
Conjures a painting
In movement,
Unchronicled and past.

Monochrome passions
Locked in a moment,
Sealed on pause.
But this isn’t a trap.

The image released
Becomes more than it is.
Myriad moments alive
In one photograph.

Copyright Vickie Johnstone, May 12, 2020

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