The Picture on the Parlor Wall

On the faded wallpaper what do I see,
an old picture on the parlor wall.
Many years ago grandma took it,
Sis and I were young and having fun.
On that very hot summer's day,
we were in shorts and pigtails.
Grandma always said she loved that picture,
we did not know why because we hated it.
With grandma long passed,
I can now see what she saw.
Two cute girls having way too much fun,
on that very hot summer's day.
Like the faded wallpaper on the parlor wall,
the picture and time have also faded far away.

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Date: 9/25/2024 10:50:00 AM
Nice poem. A good memoy to treasure.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/25/2024 12:15:00 PM
Great to see you. Thanks for your note. Glad you enjoyed my fun write. It is Not true, just a fun write/fun story. Great/fun memories are the best kind to have. Enjoy writing your day away................
Date: 9/24/2024 12:39:00 PM
A memory to treasure Paula.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/24/2024 12:51:00 PM
Great to see you. Thanks for your note. Glad you enjoyed my fun write. It is not true, just a write/fun story. Great/fun memories are the best kind to have. Enjoy writing your day away...........
Date: 9/22/2024 7:30:00 AM
An amazing write on pictures of your good memories my dearest poet friend. Time and pictures fade away but memories for sure remain in the heart. A well-written poem from you and I enjoyed immensely tonight my dearest poet friend. All the best always. Thanks for sharing. Blessings to you and your writings. Hugs
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/22/2024 10:09:00 AM
Great to see you here. Thanks for your note and for your All the best always. Glad you enjoyed my fun write. You call this one, an amazing write??? Thanks... That put a smile on my heart. It has been a hard week here. Yes, time/pictures will fade far away but memories/love will be in our heart forever. It is not true, just a write/fun story. Hugs.... Enjoy writing your day away...........
Date: 9/22/2024 3:01:00 AM
Lovely poem of reflection! Great job! Is it for contest? If so best wishes!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/22/2024 10:04:00 AM
Great to see you here. Thanks for your note and for your best wishes. Yes, for a contest. Glad you enjoyed my fun write. It is not true, just a write/fun story. Great memories/love are the best kind to have. Enjoy writing your day away...........
Date: 9/21/2024 6:36:00 AM
I have some very old photographs, postcards -- the images have changed with age -- someday soon to be all gone -- life is like Polaroids, but faith and love above all, I truly feel in my heart, somehow transcend the lethal memory of time.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/22/2024 10:02:00 AM
Great to see you. Thanks for your note. Glad you enjoyed my fun write. It is not true, just a write/fun story. Yes, photos will not last forever but great memories/love will. Enjoy writing your day away...........
Date: 9/20/2024 2:18:00 PM
A lovely Free Verse about ‘The Picture on the Palor Wall’ Paula, though it’s fiction, it’s great imagination. All the best… Beryl
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/22/2024 9:57:00 AM
Great to see you. Thanks for your note and for All the best. Glad you enjoyed my fun write. Yes not true, just a fun write with a fun story. Good memories are the best. Enjoy writing your day away...........
Date: 9/20/2024 12:29:00 PM
A wonderful poem that reflects on the passage of time and the nostalgia associated with childhood memories. It captures the bittersweet realization that, with the loss of a loved one, one can gain a deeper appreciation for the moments that seemed insignificant in youth. Thank you for your support During my absence i appreciate you, you're a very kind lady.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/22/2024 9:54:00 AM
Great to see you here. Thanks for your note and for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed my fun write. It is not true, just a write/fun story. Good memories are the best kind to have. You have been missed. Hope you are back to stay. Be Blessed... I love reading your wonderful writes. Enjoy writing your day away...........
Date: 9/20/2024 1:25:00 AM
Memories are made of pictures like this, and I loved how you wrote this poem. I hope it rates high in the contest. You deserve it.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/20/2024 11:26:00 AM
Great to see you. Thanks for your note and for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed my fun write. It is not true, just a write/fun story. Good memories are the best kind to have. Enjoy writing your day away...........
Date: 9/19/2024 12:00:00 PM
Awwn dear paula, this made me smile! Cus my grandma is the same she has me and my twin sister frame on her parlor wall! And its so embarrassing for me as i look so funny in the picture i always thought. So I thought of that and her as i read this very well woven poem! So well delivered! And now i miss my grandparents! Best wishes! Sending you light always
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/20/2024 11:24:00 AM
Great to see you. Thanks for your note and for your Best wishes. Glad you enjoyed my fun write. I love to give my readers a smile. "Smile" You were lucky to have grandparents. Hope you have a copy of your picture. It would make a fun write. This write is not true, just a write/fun story. Enjoy writing your day away...........
Date: 9/18/2024 8:24:00 PM
Faded just adds to the mystery. It's great when a photo can be matched to an old letter. I like these memories.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/20/2024 11:15:00 AM
Great to see you. Thanks for your note. Glad you like this fun write. It is not true, just a write/fun story. Yes, great memories are the best kind to have. Enjoy writing your day away...........
Date: 9/17/2024 7:49:00 PM
Interesting how the passage of time brings wisdom and appreciation, Paula. :) gw
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/18/2024 2:04:00 PM
Great to see you. Thanks for your note. Glad you enjoyed my fun write. It is not true, just a write/fun story. Good memories are the best kind to have. Yes, time can bring wisdom/appreciation. Enjoy writing your day away...........
Date: 9/17/2024 5:24:00 PM
Thank you for sharing your great memory!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/18/2024 2:01:00 PM
Great to see you. Thanks for your note. Glad you really enjoyed my fun write. It is not true, just a write/fun story. Great memories are the best kind to have... Enjoy writing your day away...........
Date: 9/17/2024 4:04:00 PM
Ahhh I really like this. Nostalgia is the theme of topics like this one
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/18/2024 1:52:00 PM
Great to see you. Thanks for your note. Glad you really like this fun write. It is not true, just a write/fun story. Enjoy writing your day away...........
Date: 9/17/2024 2:45:00 PM
Wirh time we see what our Grandparents saw.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/18/2024 1:50:00 PM
Great to see you. Thanks for your note. Glad you enjoyed my fun write. It is not true, just a write/fun story. Years will change how we look at things. Enjoy writing your day away...........
Date: 9/17/2024 12:33:00 PM
I bet that picture is very fun to look at, filled with happiness. Nice poem Paula ! :)
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/17/2024 1:01:00 PM
Great to see you. Thanks for your note. Glad you enjoyed my fun write. It is not true, just a write/fun story. Old pictures are so much fun to like at. Enjoy writing your day away...........
Date: 9/17/2024 11:25:00 AM
Hello Paula, the picture may have faded yet i sense the memory of that time is still with you. Hugs. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/22/2024 11:37:00 AM
Hello Paula, I have finished my 2nd Tiny House poem. I will submit the poem tomorrow. i thought I would let you know. Hugs. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/17/2024 3:03:00 PM
Hello Paula, Oh, you let your imagination go wild. Yes I enjoyed this poem. Hugs. /Darlene/
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/17/2024 12:59:00 PM
Great to see you. Thanks for your note. Glad you enjoyed my fun write. It is not true, just a write/fun story. Good memories are the best kind to have. Hugs... Enjoy writing your day away...........
Date: 9/17/2024 11:05:00 AM
The Picture on the Parlor Wall~ Date Written:9/17/2024 ~ It is not true, just a write/fun story.
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