Still Life…

With Hidden History © Matthew Word Bain

With Passing Train © Matthew Word Bain

wandering alone
on the far edge of sunset
in the town adjacent to the town
that gave O. Winston Link his start
as a serious photographer of the railroad
I find myself seeking foreign autos
and finding a surprising number
for a town of this town’s ilk

like a magical practice
summoning the spirit
of my childhood
I find myself
in revery
at the find
curious about
marque and model
but satisfied with my luck
and cognizant of the fading light
I turn back toward my own vehicle
and wonder what sort of photographs
I might find in retracing my steps
withershins to the way I came

I have hardly turned to go
when I spy the first one
and then, around
the first corner
I find the next
encouraged
my step
lightens…