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As the Photograph Dims

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As the Photograph Dim 
David J Walker

There was more color 
At one time
Within the wooden frame

Time tested, time faded 
Now a struggle with 
Each name

And even though the 
Dates remain the same 
Written in pencil on the back

She lacks enough memory to 
Remain within the context 
Of the lens 
As the photograph dims

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Ann Foster

Date: 2/6/2021 6:52:00 AM

This was wondrously beautiful, if also very sad. I fully understand both photography, and age... as relates to those we love the most. God Bless your day! Ann

David Walker
Date: 2/6/2021 2:25:00 PM

Ann, Thank you. My mother, and now my mother-in-law. It's sad. And I wonder, will it be me someday?