Nothing Stands Out

© Matthew Word Bain

in the soft light of sunset further diffused by reflection
the beauty in this plain brick wall is illuminated
the shape and warmth and placement
give rise to a latent composition

structures of purpose
reveal an aesthetic dimension
unexpected and otherwise hidden
in the even and unmottled light of day

absent this irregular spotlight
on nothing in particular
what stands out?

in this imperfect glow
nothing stands out
as something
beautiful