The individual specimens
took us by surprise: each
in its own way turned out to be
vulnerable, endearing.
Indeed, it’s hard
not to empathise with them if,
even for an instant,
you catch a glimpse
of their hopes and fears
which, though different in every case,
occupy more common ground
than they seem to realise.
Their thoughts keeps coming back
to time & to eternity,
although they themselves merely
– unsurprising given the fragility
of their construction –
seem to flicker momentarily.
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Dominic Rivron
Picture Nick Victor
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