A CONTRAPTION OF

THE PAST.

At the table

you hold 

the slides

up to the light

you can see the images

through the grey 

winter sky.

The dangerous countries 

you worked in

the make shift 

canvas tents

and the vast desert landscapes.

You said 

later when it gets dark

you would 

take the picture frame down

and share the memories

if the bulb doesn't 

get too hot

and blow out.

Twenty five years ago 

Medecins Sans Frontieres.

Avie.