Persistence of political vision

Persistence of political vision.

Thaumatrope

Two images intertwined

entangled, frozen in memory

in spinning-time.

Held together by a string

how long can they persist?

Can a couple so far apart

coexist?

If strings are pulled precisely

and images are managed

these two at polar extremes

may join together and be seen

as if to kiss.

Zoetrope

Multiple images in a line

vivid scenes caught in time

unethical moments recognized

as having come full circle.

Seen in a modern light

and viewed with interest

through a crack in time

and with one eye shut

they seem to play out differently

with a movement of their own

and present a peep-show

of weakness and discord.

Praxinoscope

His reflected image

is seen with eyes wide open

as the latest inventive art

for now, his inner circle

is uncovered and illuminated.

Can his running time extend

long enough to complete the dream?

With the Magic Lantern

cast to background

is he the one

who will take center stage

or is he another “Luminous Shadow”

from Theatre Optique?

The lamp is lit. The scene is set.

We watch in wonder.