Snapshot

The memories stirred up by a simple photograph.

I look back at it often,

Hoping to see your face,

But their aim was all off balance,

They couldn’t match our pace.

The smile I have is blissful,

I remember yours was too,

I wish I had a photo,

For me to cling on to,

Instead I have this snapshot,

Not much to see at all,

But, ah, the bittersweet,

The highs before the fall,

Too soon you had left me,

Afraid and all alone,

It wasn't meant to be,

No calm after our storm,

So now I have this snapshot,

Your face nowhere to be seen,

I sigh and look back often,

At what we might have been. 

Author's Note

First attempt so please go easy :)

Reviews

[Patricia B. Hepler]

We all have snapshots that we regret and miss...Good job, Charlie. I enjoyed visiting in your poem~ pat

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

I can very much relate to this lovely poem you have written. Back in my day, we didn't have digital cameras, and photos were few and far between. It was so awesome to get a Polaroid and be able to take "on the spot" photos...see them right away. The trouble was, they were often as you say "off balance" producing not what would be the perfect picture. Those moments though, can come quickly back when I look at an old polaroid, perhaps blurry, or head cut out and I treasure having anything at all to spur my memory. Obviously, I loved this.

[Charlie Roswell]

That is exactly the kind of photo I imagined on the stereotypical polaroid paper! :) Thank you. X

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

You certainly made me remember! :)

[Coyote Poetry]

You did very well if this is your first poem. You create story and question in the poem. I like the desire to try to find a place lost and can't be found. I enjoyed the complete poem. A strong ending to a excellent poem.
Coyote

[Charlie Roswell]

Coyote I owe you a huge thank you for all your lovely reviews, I am so appreciative. X

[Emily B]

it's lovely

[Charlie Roswell]

Thank you :) X

[Enid Blake]

Yes it's a success. It had a sad tale to tell and the rhythm was good. Lovely first poem :)

[Charlie Roswell]

Thank you. Such lovely comments are really appreciated. X

[Taylor Ann]

First attempt is a success :) I loved this piece, it told such a beautiful story.The way the words flowed from the page was very inspiring. Great work!

[Charlie Roswell]

Thank you so much. It was so nerve racking putting this online! X

[Taylor Ann]

But its all worth it! :)