Morning Glory

looking at an old photo I took years ago

Morning Glory:

Morning glory in a spring face,

golden framed photo memory 

of future splendor to embrace-

a promise of full beauty to be.

Close by a hedge apple tangle,

regrets posing as a dark dream

skirting a stained crown bramble-

a painting of past long forgotten.

Reviews

[Richard🖌]

G'mornin', Carl🌤

Nothing's more beautiful than the wonder of a morning glory, whether flower or the morning's first gentleness aglow 'pon a lover's sweet face … both of which is easily perceived dancing in the easy flow and vivid imagery of your verses' poetic voice.

Thank you for sharing this most lovingly rendered piece.
"A Happy 1st Day of Spring, Carl!" ⁓ Richard 🌿

[carl]

thanks for the time to read and review, much appreciate your keen description of my attempt. -carl

[Richard🖌]

Mae croeso i chi, Syr 🙏

[Stu. T.H.]

The past is long forgotten, but the sentiments are lasting. Even during sober afternoons, one may reminisce in a morning that belongs to their longing past, if the strokes of wind are strong enough to deliver our mind back in time. Thank you for the pleasant read, author carl, it was fun.

[carl]

thank you for your time to read and review much appreciated - carl

[Noronradss55]

Short and sweet,
very interesting
read.

[Ayvid N]

I love watch old photos and wandering away into a lost time. This was a beautiful poem to read and a great title.

[D. Mansfield]

I love this poem, and it's dual meaning

[carl]

thanks for the read and review, glad you caught another meaning besides the obvious, not many did, I think, but that's okay too. be well - carl

[D. Mansfield]

You're very welcome, it was my pleasure

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A lovely snap shot of a spring country scene. But the name made me think this might be a rude one lol!

[carl]

lol, thanks for the read and review

[Lorry]

I have recently remembered something long forgotten too and it has been constantly on my mind ever since.
It was only a name from an old class photo (the teachers name) but as she was only a young teacher at the time, I have found myself editing her life ever since into a story I hope ends in a very long and happy retirement.
She was a favourite of all us kids and sadly, we believed that all teachers would be as kind.
Boy, where we wrong! 😊
Keep enjoying your newly found old memory Carl.

[carl]

thanks for your time to read and review. I had two teachers in high school that made a serious impact on my life, one who sacrificed his time to teach when he didn't need to and another who got me interested in reading. Every child deserves to have good teachers, hopefully they will all have one or two.

[Neville]

What a delightful poetic reminisce .. and very muchly enjoyed sir .. here's wishing you and your pen all good things, Neville

[carl]

thanks for the read and encouragement much appreciated - carl

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love looking back on old black and white photographs, the ones with scalloped edging, borne from sepia tone afternoons of long ago. Though they are stilled, they capture and hold my breath for the briefest moment...

[carl]

I was once involved in film photography as a hobby and enjoyed it very much. On occasion I sit and reminisce over my old photos, thus this came to me. Odd phrasing because it was all in the past but at the time had other frames of reference. thanks for the time to read and comment.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I love old photos...love looking at them and imagine the people and places shown.
All so alive at the time the photo was taken.
This poem is like a really old black and white...the best.
j.

[carl]

thanks for your read and review - idea originated from a photo I took several years ago - wild morning glories on a fence at the back of the yard.