Photograph

On your lips an eternal smile captured
Your eyes are shiny with tears
Putting up a brave front.

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/4/2025 11:51:00 AM

Eludes to someone who has died, probably suffering an illness. Emotive write.

Joe Maverick

Date: 3/10/2024 7:10:00 AM

Interesting Kimo Suz.. Sometimes feelings Take over? Many are the times we wrestle Whithin ourselves! Good piece.)

Gary Radice

Date: 12/30/2023 5:43:00 AM

The form Kimo attracted me to this SuZ. I read that this form of haiku originated in Israel and there tends not to be movement in the 3 lines. Well, there may not be movement but I was 'moved' by your skilled writing. It's quite an emotional piece and an accomplishment to put across such in so few lines: the subject's attempt to look happy when actually sad is described so well: smiling through pain and sadness - and maybe just relief to finally be able to express true emotions. Cheers - Gary

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/25/2023 7:53:00 AM

Very descriptive and expressive work about the photograph. It reads like someone has been going through a terrible time when this photo was taken. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 4/26/2023 5:05:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by, Sara: Yes necessary goodbyes can be hard at times. SuZ

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 4/17/2023 1:32:00 PM

Photographs are fascinating. It's interesting to "interpret" frozen expressions and body language. Nice ! :)

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 4/26/2023 5:06:00 PM

Hi Linda: Thanks for your visit and kind comment. Hope your week is going well. SuZ

Bill Baker

Date: 4/15/2023 4:29:00 PM

A great way to express a smile and the pain behind it through your poetry, SuZ. I liked your Kimo. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 4/17/2023 6:03:00 AM

Hi Bill: you saw it exactly. A sad goodbye moment. So nice to see you again. I hope you are well. SuZ

Daniel Turner

Date: 4/5/2023 11:34:00 AM

Definitely a Kodak moment:) Very nice, SuZ. I liked the old icon better. I could see your lovely smile:) just sayin'

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 4/6/2023 10:46:00 AM

Hi Daniel:thanks for your nice feedback. I decided to go back to this one for identity security reasons etc. This icon is one I have used for many years. …..