School photo from the late 1970s.
Class Photo
Seeing every person
As a 12-year-old child
Taking a school photo
Eliminates any animosity
You may have for that person.
When you imagine
The awkward kid squinting
At the camera lens—
You discover yourself
Staring back at you.
(Outward Arrangements: Poems, independently published, 2021)
Francis DiClemente 
This is such an excellent poem, Francis. So true. So kind. And I can see Colin in your young face.
All my best,
Kathy
Thank you so much, Kathy! I appreciate the kind words. And Colin is 9 years old now. Hard to believe!