Museum Guides 

Almost artifacts themselves, so picturesque, so stoic,
so cool as the marble-walled world that surrounds their 
life – day in, day out.
Almost unnoticeable as they move so swiftly down 
the corridors, echoing melodies of tragedy, love, 
and grace – yet they remain temperature-controlled, 
buttoned and collared.

when we step away from our books, our lessons,
our ideas, and face the immortalized souls hung 
on the walls – gazing at each other in perpetual tranquility, we see them bound tirelessly to the age of their last breath – 
each brushstroke, carving, and touch of life bound within our commitment to animate them. 

Almost artifacts, those who live to guide and guard the eternal achievements of past hands – almost overlooked.