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The Old Photograph
Posted on: November 16, 2014
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. 🙂
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