The Old Photograph

Posted by: Diane Van Bommel on: November 16, 2014

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Her wrinkled hands trembled as she picked up her old photograph.

Many years had passed since that picture had been taken,

 That she could barely hold back her laugh.

Those were the days she thought

And the happy memories back then, there were quite a lot.

If only there was a time machine to take her back in time,

As it would be worth virtually every single dime;

That photograph brought her back to her younger days

Growing up in a huge family, the eldest of now 8 siblings

As two at birth had passed away;

The times back then were very tough

And at moments it was also rough

But life on the farm with her family

Was so unforgettable

Because she had so much fun with her siblings

And there was so much love to go around

That it did not matter how little they had of material things.

It was the quality of time with one another she found.

This is what made life back then extra special.

She realized then just how much things in life had changed

With all of today’s hustle and bustle;

Some people now days forget about the importance of family

And how each day or moment spent with them

That they should feel truly grateful for;

She then picked up her old photograph before heading out the door

And made that important call to her loved one,

As that picture reminded her of just how precious life truly is

And how spending time with your loved ones makes a difference,

 As it enriches our lives and makes it also brightened.

Written By: Diane Van Bommel

❤ This poem is dedicated in memory of my dear Grandma Lievens (“Madeline Margaret”) 

April 27, 1911- July 9, 1994 ❤

Note: My Grandma Lievens is in in the middle of the front row in the above photograph. 🙂