Black and White Pose, David Cain

Captured in Black and White

Imagination captured with his lens,

washes out flaws, hides the imperfection

she sees in each strand of hair, arch of brow.

Black and white beautiful scares and enthralls;

she watches herself look at you watch her.

A show of confidence hidden behind

the shadows of color and shades of grey

pierce the subconscious until you can see

everything she does; hinting at a smile,

lowering her gaze before looking straight

into your eyes, stating the obvious –

I am more than you see in Black and White.

Siobhan