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Camera – a new poem from Siona Dunn

Say I were a professional photographer, I would advertise my services with the words

lying’ s what I do best – you don’t have to do it yourself

emblazoned in neon over my studio name.

I promise, darling, to take you
and make you lovely: deepen that winter tan, banish the spots,
realign the eyes and whiten your smile. I promise, darling, to take you
and make you, lit from the west and gazing prophet-like to the east,
proud, imperial yet somehow humble, truly a global warrior,
charisma sparkling off your thick cropped locks
and well-toned neck, solo, or grouped with slender wife and daughters.

As for the ladies, oh to be two stone lighter, eh, girls?

More poetry from Siona Dunn can be seen here

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2 Responses

  1. Siona,
    I have no clue who you are, or how much of a sucess you are with this wonder stuff. Just trust me when I say you have a fan in Ellon Scotland.;
    Say no to photoshop it’s the devils work. Try Keanoshop it dose not work on Sundays.
    A pure bonus when you live on the Western Isles.
    Angus Nutini

    zambo 16 years ago Log in to Reply
  2. Thanks Angus, my man!

    sionadunn 16 years ago Log in to Reply

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