The Photograph

The wedding photograph took centre stage

Eight great years

Two years gone now

She had sort of moved on

Slowly

She gazed at the photograph

So strange, it looked different

It was as if he had taken two steps back from her

She began to study the photograph again

Maybe it was just that photograph

She looked out some others

It didn’t make sense

He was behind or in the distance

Moving out of her life

She began to shake

It didn’t make sense

You can’t change photographs

You just can't

The family photo

He was at the back

Was she going crazy

She grasped at the wedding photograph

Watching as he slowly began to fade from view

Was he punishing her

Trying to tell her to move on

She woke with a jolt

Studying the room

God, that was awful

So awful

She needed coffee, and quick

The caffeine kicked in

She spoke out loud

Okay Tom, I finally take the hint

Glancing at the photograph

So strange she thought

She wasn't in it.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Ligon Avatar
December 12, 2024 at 7:57 AM
This is eerie and intriguing. First the dream of him walking out of the wedding photograph, then awaking to realize she wasn't in it. There is something profound about the relationship drifting.
Bell Avatar
December 13, 2024 at 9:37 AM
Photo's can be weird at times, especially the old ones.
Goldsmith Avatar
April 14, 2024 at 10:01 AM
What a creative write. Years ago, on vacation I took a picture. When I got home, I found a round white light on it. There was no way that should be on it but it was. Crazy..... Have a wonderful day..................
Bell Avatar
April 15, 2024 at 11:47 AM
Yeah, photos do have a tendency to pick up some unusual things.
Puddifoot Avatar
April 2, 2024 at 6:01 AM
ooh i like this story poem of yours, would've made a good entry for the twilight zone contest actually, it has that vibe about it..strangely, on one of my wedding photos there was a mysterious shadowy figure standing right behind me...
Bell Avatar
April 2, 2024 at 8:34 AM
Could you imagine if that shadowy figure was someone from your distant past?
One Avatar
March 31, 2024 at 4:28 AM
Very true, you can't change photos, but that moment is always a reminder, of happier days...
Bell Avatar
April 1, 2024 at 4:25 AM
You can only change the concept.
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