A Picture On My Wall
A FreeVerse Club entry...63 total reviews
Comment from giovannimariatommaso
There is nothing more nostalgic than looking at old photographs, the imagination runs wild with thoughts of oohs and ahs wishing you could be there to say hi, wishing you could be there to participate.
There's an affinity to the people in a picture and that just simply touches the depths of the heart beyond words.
I like the font you used in your poem, it goes well with that time period, and the poem reads well too. The image is great both in the photography, and in the words, that take the picture of the picture. giovanni
reply by the author on 06-May-2020
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There is nothing more nostalgic than looking at old photographs, the imagination runs wild with thoughts of oohs and ahs wishing you could be there to say hi, wishing you could be there to participate.
There's an affinity to the people in a picture and that just simply touches the depths of the heart beyond words.
I like the font you used in your poem, it goes well with that time period, and the poem reads well too. The image is great both in the photography, and in the words, that take the picture of the picture. giovanni
Comment Written 05-May-2020
reply by the author on 06-May-2020
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Good morning! thank you for your kind review! appreciate you enjoyed! I love old pictures and history in general! xoxo
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y/w giovanni
Comment from karenina
When I see your name I know I'm in for a treat. You have that "it" factor that brings poetry off the page (or computer screen)and directly into the heart. I recently was talking to a friend who bemoaned that she took hundreds of photos with her Smart Phone but deleted many, over time---we both reminisced over shoe boxes of dog-eared black and white pieces of our family history we used to spend hours pouring over--explaining to our children (now adults) and now our grandchildren that "he" was my great grandfather, a WWI Vet ad "she" my great grand-mom a full blooded Algonquin Native American... There is a price we pay for digital "everything" isn't there? Loved this... Thanks for sharing.--Karenina
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When I see your name I know I'm in for a treat. You have that "it" factor that brings poetry off the page (or computer screen)and directly into the heart. I recently was talking to a friend who bemoaned that she took hundreds of photos with her Smart Phone but deleted many, over time---we both reminisced over shoe boxes of dog-eared black and white pieces of our family history we used to spend hours pouring over--explaining to our children (now adults) and now our grandchildren that "he" was my great grandfather, a WWI Vet ad "she" my great grand-mom a full blooded Algonquin Native American... There is a price we pay for digital "everything" isn't there? Loved this... Thanks for sharing.--Karenina
Comment Written 05-May-2020
reply by the author on 06-May-2020
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AWE!! So you have Native American roots? How cool is that!! I know what you mean with the digital age. Barely have any current pics on the wall because they are all on my phone! LOL!! appreciate you enjoyed this and for taking time to write! xoxoxo
Comment from estory
I like this idea of capturing a moment in time. It seems like an insignificant moment, but by describing the faces in the photograph, you suggest the significance in insignificance; the beauty of life in its most mundane moments. It is a theme popular among the modernists. I thought you language was very natural, very honest and personable, underscoring that theme. estory
reply by the author on 06-May-2020
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I like this idea of capturing a moment in time. It seems like an insignificant moment, but by describing the faces in the photograph, you suggest the significance in insignificance; the beauty of life in its most mundane moments. It is a theme popular among the modernists. I thought you language was very natural, very honest and personable, underscoring that theme. estory
Comment Written 05-May-2020
reply by the author on 06-May-2020
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Good morning! thank you for your kind review! appreciate you enjoyed! You hit the nail on the head about the significance of the insignificant!! Love that thought! xoxo
Comment from Mastery
An excellent poem, Diana. Isn't it amazing how a picture such as this one of yours enlightens us and prompts memories so dear to us?
I liked the entire poem...especially these lines:
"....back when barefoot
ruled the day.'
Bless you and good luck :) Bob
reply by the author on 06-May-2020
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An excellent poem, Diana. Isn't it amazing how a picture such as this one of yours enlightens us and prompts memories so dear to us?
I liked the entire poem...especially these lines:
"....back when barefoot
ruled the day.'
Bless you and good luck :) Bob
Comment Written 05-May-2020
reply by the author on 06-May-2020
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Good morning! thank you for your kind review! appreciate you enjoyed! I love history so old photos are so awesome to me!
xoxo
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Good job Diana. : ) Bob
Comment from A. Louise Robertson
This is a beautifully written piece reflecting the joys of family life in its simplicity. I am so grateful to have old photos to turn to when reflecting on the past, they are like a window into a time gone by. Thank you for sharing this peek into your family's window
reply by the author on 06-May-2020
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This is a beautifully written piece reflecting the joys of family life in its simplicity. I am so grateful to have old photos to turn to when reflecting on the past, they are like a window into a time gone by. Thank you for sharing this peek into your family's window
Comment Written 05-May-2020
reply by the author on 06-May-2020
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Thank you so much! I love history, so old pics are a favorite! This is a very rare one of my family with both sets of great-grandparents together. appreciate you enjoyed! xoxo
Comment from Shirley McLain
Thank you for sharing your wonderful poem about your family. Those pictures do keep us connected to our families. You did a great job. Take care and have a blessed day. Shirley
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Thank you for sharing your wonderful poem about your family. Those pictures do keep us connected to our families. You did a great job. Take care and have a blessed day. Shirley
Comment Written 05-May-2020
reply by the author on 06-May-2020
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Thank you so much! I love history, so old pics are a favorite! This is a very rare one of my family with both sets of great-grandparents together. appreciate you enjoyed! xoxo
Comment from Raul1
This is a very good poetry. I have enjoyed reading this poem. I like how you structured this poem. Nice work. Well done. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 06-May-2020
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This is a very good poetry. I have enjoyed reading this poem. I like how you structured this poem. Nice work. Well done. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 05-May-2020
reply by the author on 06-May-2020
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Thank you so much! I love history, so old pics are a favorite! This is a very rare one of my family with both sets of great-grandparents together. appreciate you enjoyed! xoxo
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Thank you! Thanks for sharing your history! :)
Comment from Therese Caron
Oh what a happy, sad, delightful photo and poem. I work in a nursing home and there are so many of those types of photos on the nightstands and bureaus of the residents. I think you're one of the people I may have told, I only gives six stars to poems that I feel. This one captured my heart. What would we do without the miracle of photography? Beautiful work.
Terry
reply by the author on 05-May-2020
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Oh what a happy, sad, delightful photo and poem. I work in a nursing home and there are so many of those types of photos on the nightstands and bureaus of the residents. I think you're one of the people I may have told, I only gives six stars to poems that I feel. This one captured my heart. What would we do without the miracle of photography? Beautiful work.
Terry
Comment Written 05-May-2020
reply by the author on 05-May-2020
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Awe! Thank you so much! I am so happy you appreciate this presentation! I?m honored by your feedback and precious stars!! xoxoxo
Comment from joycetreasures
Hello Diana,
I love your tribute to your family in this poem, "A Picture on my wall." The best part is; you still have a photo of your family (three generations). I love it. This is a well-done poem showing your love for your family. Wow! To see a picture of your father at four years old is so precious. Good job!!
I saw no errors. I love the video by Yanni. Happy writing:-)
reply by the author on 05-May-2020
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Hello Diana,
I love your tribute to your family in this poem, "A Picture on my wall." The best part is; you still have a photo of your family (three generations). I love it. This is a well-done poem showing your love for your family. Wow! To see a picture of your father at four years old is so precious. Good job!!
I saw no errors. I love the video by Yanni. Happy writing:-)
Comment Written 05-May-2020
reply by the author on 05-May-2020
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Good morning, thank you so much for taking time to read and leave me this awesome feedback! appreciate you enjoyed! xoxox
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You are welcome, Diana
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Very nice photo, Diana.
-Amazing family, and you
still have one of them with you today.
-I hadn't read the poem and
was asking who the little
ones were on the step,
but know I know. How cute!
-A lovely poem paying tribute
to your family.
-There is a lot of heart
and love in your words.
reply by the author on 05-May-2020
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-Very nice photo, Diana.
-Amazing family, and you
still have one of them with you today.
-I hadn't read the poem and
was asking who the little
ones were on the step,
but know I know. How cute!
-A lovely poem paying tribute
to your family.
-There is a lot of heart
and love in your words.
Comment Written 05-May-2020
reply by the author on 05-May-2020
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Good morning, thank you so much for taking time to read and leave me this awesome feedback! appreciate you enjoyed! xoxox
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You are very welcome, Diana. I wonder if it is strange looking at your dad being so young:)
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Yes it definitely is strange. LoL!
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I don't think we ever think of our parents as really young! Have a good Mother's Day:)
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And you have a wonderful Mother?s Day as best you can.
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Thanks, will do:)
