Audrey Haick Poet Quatrain

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 March 18, 2019 at 7:11 PM a beautiful tribute

Poet Destroyer A March 28, 2013 at 9:25 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 March 27, 2013 at 5:20 PM Annalise , a nice winning poem, Congrats~SKAT

Donna Jones March 24, 2013 at 5:23 PM I loved it again annalise ..congrats ..donna

Joseph May March 24, 2013 at 1:26 PM congrats on a fine win Annalise

Sheri Fresonke Harper March 24, 2013 at 8:15 AM Wonderful comparison of pictures, Annalise, wonderful memorial to your family, too. Congratulations on your win.

Len Gasun March 24, 2013 at 1:22 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 March 16, 2013 at 8:54 AM That's what I like about photos, capturing precious moments.. Just like our memories. loved this one.

Jeremy Martin March 12, 2013 at 6:07 PM There is something special about meaningful words in groups of three, and you integrated them into the poem here beautifully, Annalise.

Robert Ball March 7, 2013 at 3:26 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 March 7, 2013 at 2:54 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 March 6, 2013 at 9:47 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 March 5, 2013 at 10:05 AM having been born in 1943, this gives me a feeling of belonging, it is that good is this poem...

Jack Ellison March 4, 2013 at 12:09 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

Ravi Sathasivam March 4, 2013 at 5:56 AM Wonderful memories. Beautifully written. Enjoyed. Tfs

Shah Jehan Ashrafi March 4, 2013 at 2:25 AM in a simple way you have said so much with sweetness..sorrow hidden though..very nice

Donna Jones March 3, 2013 at 5:39 PM Very lovely poem and memories...good luck

David Williams March 3, 2013 at 1:27 PM Annalise lovely picture you paint from a photo...David

Robert Heemstra March 3, 2013 at 1:14 PM Beautiful poem, my mother has a big box of photographs, and most of her black & white pictures she keeps close by. Thank you.