Accidental Photographer
They were struggling to take a selfie
I was walking by unencumbered
so volunteered, I became their wedding photographer
Today was a reconfirmation of the formal
ceremony some five years ago. They gathered
here every year to reenact the important event
Their one request was for a photo with and without
the the two year old toddler clinging to their
legs so I held the child and took the photo
I lived close by at the time and this small
spot on the sidewalk under a spreading oak
was comfortable to me and special to them
The next year my presence was part plan
part accident as I suspected they came
every year on this one day to take a photo
Happenstance brought me back the next year
as I had moved away and they had a second
child that needed to be held
Today marks twenty five for them and the photo
has the first grandchild among the collection
that gathers around the tree.
Fortunately they have never taken a photo
of me, I just arrive at 10 am and they are waiting
I have long forgotten their names and they mine.
But we are best friends ten minutes every year.
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