Photographs
Photographs tell stories
and keep secrets too.
In tones of sepia,
black and white,
or color,
print or digital,
we need only look
to see the importance of life
trapped in a heartbeat.
A smile or tear,
celebrations or memorials,
fun in the sun,
or working in the cold,
they show us what is past,
the places we’ve been,
the places where we dream of going.
That is the nature of photographs,
to capture fleeting moments
others may have missed,
to leave a bit of ourselves
to future generations–
to share our world.
With time and imagination
we can step inside
and see where we’ve never been.
~Elise Skidmore ©2017
So beautiful, and a reminder how important it is to not only be behind the photo, but in it!
Thank you, Susan. I’d venture to say the majority of us aren’t crazy about having our picture taken. We only see our flaws and don’t look much further than that, but as you say, being in the picture is just as important as taking the photos. Think of all the people today who are researching their ancestry and how thrilled they are to find those rare photographs. Treasures, indeed.
You had me looking at old photos and reminiscing. Thanks for that…and your poem!?
You’re most welcome! I’m glad I inspired you.