The Photograph

I  was awaken by the song
Playing on the radio
The librettos are familiar
To my ever longing soul
So I get an old photograph
Of us together
I put it on my chest
Close to my heart
As the melody pacifies the air
My soul sways again
Ah, it is always you, my love
The reason,
My joie de vivre

Author's Note

Joie de vivre: a delight in being alive
: keen, carefree enjoyment of living

Reviews

[Pax]

Ah joys on how to feel happy being alive.... i wish i knew that feelings...

[Dhaye]

You will sound ungrateful of life if you don't feel that joy. lol. I understand you, but I hope one day you realize that. But I think, when you are not there living alone and working abroad, you won't feel that way. Maybe it's just homesickness.
Maniwala ka kay Manang Dhaye. lol

[Pax]

Hahaha, akala ko madam auring....hehehe

[Dhaye]

No no no. Ayaw ko na nga ang lola. Granny? No...I am already affected because it is nearly true. I am getting older na.
Ate or Manang lang. Lol.

[Coyote Poetry]

Perfect and beautiful poetry dear friend.
"Ah, it is always you, my love
The reason,
My joie de vivre"
The above lines. I liked them a lot. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Dhaye]

Thanks for dropping by.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend.

[FJ Davis]

A lovely creation that lulls the soul into gratifying reverie.
Much enjoyed this read, Dhaye!

[Dhaye]

Thank you, Frank.

[Eddie Davis]

A bit of French this time, it fits so well with your touching poem. Who hasn't reacted to an old photograph in the same way.

[Dhaye]

Thank you, Eddie.

[gabrielle]

Sweet. Truly, old photographs remind us not only how we used to look but it brings us myriad of almost forgotten memories.

[Dhaye]

Thanks, Gab. Jan ka pala. :)

[gabrielle]

Oo. Di nga ako naglalog out na. Lol.

[Dhaye]

Ganito na tayo mangilin ngayon, ano? Walang log-out...Data lang ako sa tablet.. Tiis-tiis din. Lol