FebulousFebruary 2026: The Old Photograph

Marlene

When I glance, it is the dimples that arrest me beneath the shiny mischief in your eyes. The beautiful weight of your love thuds into my core. 

But those eyes remind me deeply of your wisdom. Don’t worry, live your life, see the beauty, laugh a lot. “A jug of wine, a loaf of bread, and thou beside me, singing in the wilderness” Rubaiyat. I quoted your favourite poet by your coffin. 

You would have hated those hothouse flowers. 

Your wild free spirit will never be broken in me. It’s a beautiful barrier against fools who still seek to tame a shrew.

Ali, Brighton