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Tattered Photo's Beauty

Sepia photo hides a face With creased lines that could not retrace; The details of Grandma’s allure As tints cover those outlines pure-- Blemished by wartime, its grim tales Dark the image of life’s travails Severing her forgotten youth: Through my lamp's pearlescent brightness Her keen eyes depict forthrightness An aura mildly intense...soft While her glances raise them aloft, And in my thoughts, lips gold as moon Seem to hum a brave woman's tune... I clean this old token again Savoring her warmth, her own pain, For though dull Gram’s portrait may be Rare this keepsake which speaks to me. Contest 555 of Brian Strand

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L. J. Carber

Date: 2/10/2019 11:24:00 AM

Congrats Bette on your win--and like you I still miss my Nana even after 40 years.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/9/2018 11:59:00 AM

Hello Nette, it is always good to have a photo of a love one as a keepsake to be remembered by. have a nice day my friend.

Gary Bateman

Date: 11/30/2018 7:01:00 PM

Hello Dear Nette!! The wondrously-weaved words of your poem here literally carried me away with their beauty, power, and true poetic radiance!! Best of Luck in the contest with this entry!! You should be the winner!! A terrific write for sure. Best Always, Gary

Debbie Duncan

Date: 11/20/2018 8:25:00 PM

WoW! very nice indeed. Thank you for coming to read my Contentment poem.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/15/2018 2:48:00 PM

Wow Nette! Another true inspiring poem with beauty that emanates from your wonderful tribute to your cherished grandmother's memory. Just beautiful and heart rendering! This is sure to garner much attention in the contest! : )

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/14/2018 1:07:00 PM

That last line---'Rare this keepsake which speaks to me---is simply perfectly poetic, yet tenderly honest. It's a wonderful denouement to a heartwarming write. Very, very nice! :) gw

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/12/2018 12:37:00 PM

Nette, Thanks for your kind review. I am doing fine under the conditions. Cody as of this minute seems better than he has been in awhile. However, his moods can change in a heartbeat. It is part of his illness. Thanks for asking. Aren't old photos precious. It is good that you have that one of her. Good work. Sara

Lyric Man

Date: 11/12/2018 6:16:00 AM

Nette, I’ve always been mesmerized by my multi-generational ties.. influence greatly by all of my grandparents and even great grandparents. Pictures now saved and honored were once imaginative works where I used to dwell creatively in the lives they must have been living in that time. My grandparents were strong in conviction and love was communicated in their acts to true devotion. Thank you for a boutique of memories this morning!!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/12/2018 2:19:00 AM

- Beautiful memories, Nette - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 11/12/2018 1:10:00 AM

Excellent. Sure, memories are treasures of the past. Well penned. Thanks for sharing it.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/12/2018 12:03:00 AM

Very well penned, beautiful.

Elaine George

Date: 11/11/2018 6:05:00 AM

A MASTERPIECE OF HEARTFELT EMOTIONS YOU HAVE CREATED HERE DEAR NETTE.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 11/11/2018 5:57:00 AM

I know one thing for sure Nette. You never seem to overlook beauty, You have a keen eye for it and you know how to pen it. I enjoyed your poem dear friend, may God bless you today and always, xo

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/10/2018 9:57:00 PM

The beauty, warmth and emotion of your exquisite poem reaches me deeply, Nette. An amazing portrait of your Grandma painted with thoughtful emotion and memories.. Brilliant poetry. Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan

Joseph May

Date: 11/10/2018 6:45:00 PM

You capture the emotions and the memories so well Nette..A heartfelt write

James Marshall Goff

Date: 11/10/2018 5:04:00 PM

Oh my goodness, Nette! Yes! I concur! I have a dear photo of my Great Grandmother on my Mom's side...known for her loving gathering of family...pictured with a comforting smile on her face, a look I see reflected in my own girls eyes.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/10/2018 4:50:00 PM

Memories are treasures of the past..and you certainly have one..splendidly depicted. Best for a win, nette.

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/10/2018 4:16:00 PM

Very nice Nette! I could feel myself there through reading this. Well written :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/10/2018 4:11:00 PM

There's nothing like an old sepia photo. It takes you back to when it was taken and you try and imagine what life was like back then. And it's a precious thing to have if it is a loved one. Good luck. Tom.