Old Photos
I threw away the negatives
But couldn’t bear to part
With the photos of such happy times
They’re tugging at my heart.
Museum trips and boat rides,
Pulling sleds or on the beach,
Birthday candles glowing on a cake,
Those days all out of reach.
A fire in the fireplace,
The family gathered ‘round,
Performances at camp and school,
The beaming faces found.
All dressed up for the holidays
Or set for trick or treat,
The younger version of ourselves
We wish that we could meet.
I loved the reminiscing
But when tucking them away,
It made me sad that they’ll be tossed
On a not too distant day.
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