(A poem written for Brett with love)


Shutter down, flash.
It began.
Words that spoke a language of passion and belief. 
A constant reminder ‘You can!’
London, Paris, when’s Malian? 
F14, images crisp, ‘Risqué’ you’d say. 
Don’t make them sateen.
It’s time to grow your artistic self-esteem. 
Composition, life in picture’s. 
Archival Matte, a mind of memories.
A heart of smiles, life’s touched.
Street style, running a mile. 
Ah the perfect shot. 
Edit, highlight, contrast.
A final image that can’t be surpassed. 
Jed Root, Dazed and Confused. 
We all looked on enthused. 
Softbox ready, the back drop lit. 
Steady, don’t put the shutter down we’re not ready. 
One last picture? 
London, Paris, when’s Malian? 
The canvas of our minds, the memories unwind.
Shutter down, flash.
Here’s Malian.