The Aged Picture

For years, I’ve kept your picture. 
Since our dream bloomed
A happy family, we assumed   
Our hearts would bond together.

Smiling in black and white  
Your soft voice resounding, 
I love you, my darling. 
Everything will be all right.

Your smile comes alive. 
My shaky hand touches your lip. 
The whisky glass nearby flips. 
Daydream suddenly deprived.

With tissue, I start dabbing.
To save your lovely face, 
It left a slight smear trace. 
In my mind, you're still smiling.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Rodd Avatar
December 15, 2020 at 6:45 PM
This is beautiful. I thought of a long lasting love that had survived so much though the years, and how still she looked so lovely in her admirer's eyes.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace