VIVIAN MAIER

VIVIAN MAIER,
you’re one of my photo heroes: you shot until the day you retired
Without fame or accolades
Rather you shot to take the pain of everyday life away.

Vivian Maier,
Thank God for John Maloof
Who scanned your photos to give your images new hooves

Vivian Maier,
You inspired other female photographers to take their work higher
To not care about the social media choir,
Your work is timeless, ignore the new-timers.

Vivian Maier,
Your photos have emotion and soul
I can see the world from your Rolleiflex,
A world with hope and brightness, not coal.

Photo by Vivian Maier / May 16, 1957. Chicago, IL

Your photos have inspired a new brave world of shooters
Of image makers, not visual looters.

Vivian,
You inspired me to make photos that will outlast my life
Images shimmering from the shadows; violet light.

Vivian,
This poem is for you
You stomped over the male-ridden world of photography with your strong shoes.

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