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Papa, Mama and Winnie

I’ve placed it in the most visible place
This old photo of black and white
Taken in 1943, the edges worn and frayed  
Papa, Mama, and Winnie, eyes so bright 

Though one by one they’ve all gone
Each leaving a legacy of love and faith
And while sweet memories linger on
This beautiful photo transmits still

When I gaze at beautiful eyes so soft
Rare warmth and gentleness reside                   
Dressed in their best, wearing subtle smiles
Beauty forever captured survives!
~*~
3/03/13
Roland Carey+
Ayeko Carey+
Winnifred Carey-Valentine+
Inspired by a beautiful photo of my parents and eldest sister...R.I.P.

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Jon Gutmacher

Date: 3/18/2019 7:11:00 PM

a beautiful tribute

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/28/2013 9:25:00 PM

Congratulations, with your winning poem Annalise , I'm also stopping by to say hi, and wish you an early Happy Easter, just in case I don't have time to stop by in the next few days. take care and have yourself a good one~ Always & Forever *LINDA"

Skat A

Date: 3/27/2013 5:20:00 PM

Annalise , a nice winning poem, Congrats~SKAT

Donna Jones

Date: 3/24/2013 5:23:00 PM

I loved it again annalise ..congrats ..donna

Joseph May

Date: 3/24/2013 1:26:00 PM

congrats on a fine win Annalise

Sheri Fresonke Harper

Date: 3/24/2013 8:15:00 AM

Wonderful comparison of pictures, Annalise, wonderful memorial to your family, too. Congratulations on your win.

Len Gasun

Date: 3/24/2013 1:22:00 AM

My hearty congratulations on your win in my contest my dear friend Annalise! I extremely love and enjoyed your adorable picture in your amazing poem. Thank you so much for your full support. Have a blessed Palm Sunday/Weekend! love and hugs, Leonora

Dinda Minardi

Date: 3/16/2013 8:54:00 AM

That's what I like about photos, capturing precious moments.. Just like our memories. loved this one.

Jeremy Martin

Date: 3/12/2013 6:07:00 PM

There is something special about meaningful words in groups of three, and you integrated them into the poem here beautifully, Annalise.

Robert Ball

Date: 3/7/2013 3:26:00 PM

A very caring poem and I like your slyle, thank you on the comments you wrote to me about mine, but as you know without the Holy Spirit quiding me I'm not very good, God bless and lol from my wife and I.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/7/2013 2:54:00 PM

such memories. I love this one from you. I had an Aunt Winnie and she died of cancer last year but nobody even told me. I had to have my Xmas card returned to even find out!!

Jack Horne

Date: 3/6/2013 9:47:00 AM

love this beautiful write, my friend - I know just how you feel about the comfort of photos. I guess you had the forecast snow and have no power - hope you're enjoying the beauty : )

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/5/2013 10:05:00 AM

having been born in 1943, this gives me a feeling of belonging, it is that good is this poem...

Jack Ellison

Date: 3/4/2013 12:09:00 PM

Coincidentally one of my poems today was reminiscing about my first wife Linda and the way she ended each phone conversation! "Okay Then, Alright Then, Toodle-Loo, Bye-Bye!" Sweet memories... big huggeroonies! xox