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Silver Frames

Stalling the hand of age in silver frames
Yesteryears crawling around the edges
As time, falling like November leaves
Across younger eyes, enthralling still
Photographs tell a lifetime's recalling.

11/02/21

Something Beautiful in 5 Lines contest
Sponsor: charles messina

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Jennifer Proxenos Date: 11/14/2021 4:54:00 AM No-one could describe this as good as you have Michelle, yes a photograph does stall our age and yes, yesteryears do creep around the edges but they do recall ones life and the lives of loved ones. Superb write my friend and I see that congratulations are due. hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply

Bill Baker Date: 11/13/2021 8:31:00 AM Lovely poetry Michelle. I like the alternative form of rhyming you used, it made the words flow smoothly throughout. Bill Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 11/13/2021 3:50:00 AM I like this descriptive work about maybe a grandfather. It is very emotive in a subtle way. I enjoyed reading it. Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Your presence at my page is uplifting. Sara Login to Reply

Krish Radhakrishna Date: 11/11/2021 7:46:00 PM beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! wonderful words and the thoughts expressed are so special!! Congrats!! This should go on a card! Login to Reply

Charles Messina Date: 11/11/2021 2:53:00 PM Wonderful write, Michelle. So nice to look back at old photos and fond memories. Beautifully done. Congratulations on your placement...Hugs Charlie Login to Reply

John Watt Date: 11/8/2021 10:48:00 PM I had lunch recently with my 90 year old mother-in-law and she showed me some photos of herself in her teens and twenties, and I experienced what you write about so brilliantly. My favorite line is xtime, falling like November leaves across younger eyes. Beautiful, nostalgic, and breathtaking, and my newest fave from your poetic heart. Login to Reply

Lindsay Laurie Date: 11/7/2021 4:08:00 PM Hello Michelle ... some photographs are so precious, that they worth much more silver or gold that holds them - well written indeed Michelle - Lindsay Login to Reply

Sally Eslinger Date: 11/6/2021 3:13:00 AM Brilliant exp fessing! This is a poem that I wish I had written. Michelle, I was amazed that I’d never perceived photos this way…seems so obvious, such Truth you’ve captured…as I’ve never read elsewhere. A huge Wow! A grand Thank You! xoxo sally Login to Reply

Susan Lawrence Date: 11/4/2021 12:20:00 PM Michelle, You had me hooked from the first line . A visceral tangible vision of time. Powerful words with such beautiful meaning . Blessings to you, Susan :) Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 11/4/2021 9:09:00 PM Thank you kindly, Susan, I appreciate it~

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 11/4/2021 5:50:00 AM Beautiful theme, Michelle. True - Photographs bring precious memories. Warm wishes ~ Mala Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 11/4/2021 9:09:00 PM They do indeed, thank you for your comment~

Judy Ball Date: 11/3/2021 12:17:00 PM I do love looking at old pictures in the family album. Good Stuff. God Bless, JB Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 11/3/2021 5:38:00 PM My mother made albums for all of her kids (and there are 4 of us!) I enjoy them so much, thanks for your comment~

Rico Leffanta Date: 11/3/2021 11:47:00 AM Reminds me of Patsy Cline singing, " I have your photograph, she has you...." Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 11/3/2021 5:33:00 PM 'The only thing different/the only thing new' - I love that song!

Vijay Pandit Date: 11/3/2021 7:36:00 AM Those photographs speak volumes to cherished memories. A meaningful theme, Michelle. Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 11/3/2021 5:37:00 PM Yes, my mother has so many old photographs of her life, that is what gave me the idea, thank you for commenting~

P.S. Awtry Date: 11/2/2021 9:48:00 PM Clever double meaning in the title. Especially like the second line. Fine wordsmith-ing :D Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 11/3/2021 5:36:00 PM Appreciate your visit and comment, P.S. thank you~

Laura Leiser Date: 11/2/2021 8:16:00 PM I love this creatively written, insightful poem, Michelle. Time captured in a frame! Enjoyed this one! :) Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 11/3/2021 5:36:00 PM Thank you kindly, Laura~

Susan Ashley Date: 11/2/2021 8:01:00 PM Dear Michelle, your golden pen captures the passing of time and the memories of a bygone age with exquisite imagery and poetic finesse. "Silver Frames" is a brilliant title for such a wistful nostalgic piece. Beautiful yet bittersweet, like November leaves. Your artistry gently takes my breath away, my inspiring friend. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan Login to Reply Michelle Faulkner Date: 11/3/2021 5:35:00 PM You are always so generous and encouraging, Susan, and I love it! Thank you so much for your warm words~

Gershon Wolf Date: 11/2/2021 8:00:00 PM You have penned something truly beyond 'merely beautiful' in these five lines, my friend. To me, this is priceless nostalgia framed in silver -- a timeless treasure trove. Bravo, poet! ~ Cherishing Fondest Memories, gw Login to Reply Gershon Wolf Date: 11/7/2021 7:25:00 AM Michelle, I can't let you steal that line, for you are no thief! I am giving it away. OK? lol. Once again, this is such a wonderful write. Happy Sunday, Gershon Michelle Faulkner Date: 11/3/2021 5:34:00 PM 'nostalgia framed in silver' - I may steal that! Thanks for you comment, my friend :)