Shirley Hawkins Poet Rhyme

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A photograph can be deceptive,
It only takes one view,
It doesn't show the inside
Only a still picture of you.

A photo doesn't move,
It is not animate in any way
Kept in a frame
Ageless, it will stay.

The photographer says, "smile",
Or some tell us to say "cheese."
In a little while
All those smiles will freeze.

Trapped forever
In a photo frame
None of us will ever
Look like that again.

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Deb M October 6, 2022 at 1:58 AM I love this poem Shirley…you said it well. Its just one moment in time! Debx

Rico Leffanta October 5, 2022 at 11:43 AM ....if we looked like that in the first place . . . .Aloha! Shirley Hawkins October 5, 2022 at 2:35 PM Well I certainly didn't look like "this" when I was young.

Bill Baker October 4, 2022 at 8:52 PM Accurate description of a photo, Shirley. Thanks for sharing your thoughts through your poetry, my friend. Hugs, Bill Shirley Hawkins October 4, 2022 at 10:00 PM Thank you, Bill for commenting on my poetry, it is very encouraging. I hope that you and your wife are having a happy day. Take care.... Shirley