A freestyle poem on remembering and promises. Using the imagery of a photograph, narrator speaks wistfully, so as not to forget.


Photograph

I wish I had a photograph of that day
That day where everything was beautiful
You were, we were, everthing, everything
And now, all I have is my memories

But I can remember how very beautiful
That day was, you were especially
I remember looking into your eyes
And I thought - Are you an angel

Coming down to this place of treachery
To grant me (grace me with) a farewell -
A farewell that I wish I had a photograph of?
I am lucky enough to remember you

Otherwise my memory of you and that day
Would be a fantasy, soon to be forgotten
I am lucky, but also cursed
Do you also wish that you had a photograph?

For maybe the beauty of that day was in a promise to dance again
And that's why I don't need a photograph
And until that promise and wish is renewed
I will just remember.



Poetry by Zachary P. B.
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Written on 2006-07-12 at 20:57

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Amanda K
heart grows fonder as recalling those moments of farewell . like the end of world. world of love and passion that we wish we had a photo of. a very good work.
2007-01-14


Zoya Zaidi
A photograph in your memory
May be better than a real photograph,
For you can improve upon it
with your imagination,
Colour it according to your fancy,
And make it even more beautiful than the real one...

**Hugs**
Welcome to the bay!
love, xxx, Zoya
2006-07-13


Arti
Wistful write... You make me sigh.
Welcome to the bay!
2006-07-13


Sandy Hiss
This is such a sweet read. Enjoyed it!!
2006-07-12