An Old Photo

Your smiling photo never frowns,
the twinkle in your eyes remains;
I wish to step into that scene,
and cure my heart of all its pains.

For Bryan's contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Dietrich Avatar
March 11, 2018 at 5:52 PM
this is so lovely. Best of luck in that contest. Is it for his newest one or was it in the one that just got judged?
Ashley Avatar
March 10, 2018 at 4:53 PM
Oh so tender, touching and poignant Jack. Your last two lines really pulled at my heartstrings.. riveting reminiscing and excellent poetry my friend..
Gauthier Avatar
March 10, 2018 at 4:05 PM
Very sweet, Jack. Well done.
Allison Avatar
March 10, 2018 at 11:58 AM
aw such touching lines Jack, sometimes all we have left is those old pictures and our memories:-( hugs jan xx
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