Self-Portrait

[mickey_one]

to the memory of 86 photos
each one taken in hope.

to the memory of vanity clicking
and fabricated, impromptu posing.

to the memory of 86 types of cheese
each one smiled in hope.

here's to the most snapped part
of my anatomy
thumbs up
for the lens cover

and did I mention
each one taken in hope?

the hope of a chance disguise
that will grant me a past
and permission to say,
that on my day,
I was actually quite attractive
(in a strange little way)


but disappointment guaranteed
I have the proof
of 86 negatives
all taken in hope
which is a poor trait of mine.

[margaret]

Just a minor point,

the hope of a chance disguise
that will grant me a past
and permission to say,
that on my day,
I was actually quite attractive
(sometimes)

4th line - would in my day be better, or are you referring to a particular special day?

[mickey_one]

Just a minor point,

the hope of a chance disguise
that will grant me a past
and permission to say,
that on my day,
I was actually quite attractive
(sometimes)

4th line - would in my day be better, or are you referring to a particular special day?

you're correct, thanks....


or, are you?


hmmm, not sure.