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detail brings perspective to the eye
detail distinguishes relative size
distant detail describes a world over-view, a scene

but look at detail closely enough and it becomes abstract
a hypnotising blur

to preserve identity faces are blurred
focussed detail reveals identity

 

without distant eye contact, without observed detail - reaction to self is imagined
the world bristles with detail

i look for you yet
in time slips
and musical lisps