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Tennessee Angel
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0 posted 2001-03-22 06:33 PM


There's an old black and white
photograph that he keeps
on the stand by his bed,
the bed where they use to sleep.

The picture is kind of faded
and the edges slightly torn,
but he can still see it as though
it were just the day before.

He remembers it so clearly.
The whole scene he can recall
and though he loves that photograph,
it wasn't black and white at all....

The sun glistened off her golden hair
as she danced in fields of green.
And that purple dress she loved to wear
was the prettiest he'd seen.

He loved the way those rosy lips
smiled just for him.
He still recalls those big brown eyes
and how he'd get lost in them.

Those summer skies were baby blue.
Wild flowers were everywhere.
The lilac trees were in full bloom
and their fragrance filled the air....

So, though he loves that photograph
and stares at it each day.
The picture is still and black and white
and he remembers it another way.

© Copyright 2001 Stacy - All Rights Reserved
Joyce Johnson
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1 posted 2001-03-22 06:39 PM


This is very lovely. Those old black and white photographs are the tangible reminders of our clolorful memories. How lucky we oldsters are to have them. Joyce
Mother_Earth
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2 posted 2001-03-22 08:21 PM


Tennessee Angel, to someone, every picture is in living color. Memories are wonderful things. Hugs, ME
JLR
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3 posted 2001-03-22 08:44 PM


I absolutely love this poem. First time I've read you, I think...but this is a keeper. Thanks! I love the b/w to color thing...I was a photogragher in a former life. Ha!
Sven
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4 posted 2001-03-22 09:07 PM


this is wonderful my friend. . .

those pictures will always be in color. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

Tennessee Angel
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5 posted 2001-03-22 09:37 PM


Joyce -- Thank you for the lovely reply.

Mother Earth -- They are indeed! Thanks for taking the time to read.

JLR -- What a sweet reply. I'm glad you came by for a first read and happy that you enjoyed.

Sven, my poetic-hero, you know I love a reply from you. Thanks for always reading everything I post.

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