Old Photo



"To see in color is a delight for the eye but to see in black and white is a delight for the soul".  - Andri Cauldwell


Just an old photograph, in black and white
No dye to reflect the calm of hope’s song
Shadows blow across the heart’s golden light
Snapshot comes alive, a soul seems so strong
Image of light and love, sure to excite
Singing wonder through hearts all their lifelong
While the past will remind me of His grace
There’s joy that nothing on earth can replace

Just an old photograph, meant to inspire
Faded thoughts echo a silent prayer
Black and white beauty I always admire
Wonder from a heart who is still aware
Eager breaths of elation start a fire
Just an old photo who was meant to share
In the end, I hope the heart will believe
Love snapped a photograph for those who grieve.

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Jeanette Swan

January 8, 2025 at 2:15 AM

The last two lines made me cry, "In the end, I hope the heart will believe Love snapped a photograph for those who grieve." Yes, to see in black and white is a delight for the soul, and those old black and white photos were precious in their scarcity and petite size. Thank you. J :)

Andrea Dietrich

January 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM

Another gorgeous example of your contest form, Gina. This one is so profound. Love it.

Paula Goldsmith

January 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM

I enjoyed reading this lovely "Old Photo" write. What a great picture with a great quote. Color or blank and white are so different in print. Have A Blessed New Year 2025 writing away.................

Miranda Hawley

January 3, 2025 at 5:15 AM

Its fun sometimes to pull out old photographs. Sometimes those old photographs come with stories that we know about today, while other times we would need our parents or grandparents to tell us about what was going on in the photo.