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Mar 31, 2010 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

This Faded Photograph

By: Arjamagne Monsalud y Calidguid

…been gazing at this blurred picture,reminiscing on those years,of smiling faces and memories,that seems to fade within one shot… ..been staring at an old photograph,traces of tears flowing from my eyes,creases have marked its years of existence,and dust has covered the outline of its appearance… …been looking at this faded picture,reminding me of who’s who,and of those who have come to past,which reminds me of you… I’ve been looking at these faded photographs,still in denial of what happened,not knowing if I have to let go,now all I have of you is……this faded photograph!

— arja, Mar 31, 2010

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: Makati City, Philippines, PHL

Favorite Poets: Unknown poets who reach out and be heard through crafted words, that are pieces of life..

Critiques

arja

16 years 2 months ago

hi friend, I saw your

hi friend, I saw your comment and was surprised since I just finished revising the poem and was finishing off with the additional message.. ;) thanks for dropping by..

lyz

16 years 2 months ago

Stunning

tribute to your mum, yes very sad, I lost my mum to lung and brain cancer, but this is abut your mum and your words say just how much she is missed and loved. She would be very proud. And condolences to you and your family. Best wishes, Love Lyz. XX

arja

16 years 2 months ago

..thanks lyz, BIG hugs to

..thanks lyz, BIG hugs to you..this is for all the mothers who have fought the "Big C", I would be glad to share it with you and to everyone who could relate to it as well... ;)

Seren

16 years 2 months ago

Dear Arja

I really thought this one has potenial ... that first line needs a little tweak ... been gazing at this blur picture maybe try been gazing at this blurred picture or maybe Been gazing at the blur of this picture just some ideas liked where you were going with this one love JayCee

arja

16 years 2 months ago

Hi JayCee, ..glad you came

Hi JayCee, ..glad you came by with the suggestion, let's see.. i'll try your the second one.. thanks thanks, love yah! ;)

Alice Ember

16 years 2 months ago

like it.

Ir's sad but, I like it it kinda goes with my new poem snap shot of life. check it out if you want. Great job Love, Alice Carrying your own battle scars is a sign of your own strength. Carrying others battle scars is a sign of your very soul.

arja

16 years 2 months ago

Alice! ..I miss you so

Alice! ..I miss you so much, glad you dropped by.. sorry haven't been here at NEO lately.. thanks for the comment, will read your poem "snap shot of life" now.. ;)

Alice Ember

16 years 2 months ago

I miss you to

I miss you to Alone97. Talk to you when your back on. Love, Alice Carrying your own battle scars is a sign of your own strength. Carrying others battle scars is a sign of your very soul.

panaella

16 years 2 months ago

sad and evocative...

Like the way you carried the theme of the 'fade'...even our memories fade...but the essence remains. What did people do before the hard image? This made me think of my life in a series of snapshots...tracing my age and life events thro image....big gaps and different hairstyles...but the smiles remain. Lovely write. Ells x

arja

16 years 2 months ago

thanks for the read..i

thanks for the read..i remembered this poem, when I was looking through some pictures...that's why I decided to post it here, while taking time to create a new one..glad you loved reading it... ;)

magics02

16 years 2 months ago

Condolences to you

So sorry to hear of you losing your Mom at such a young age. She would be so proud of you for the writing of this poem and the many others that you do. Yes she battled hard with the Big C as I have also lost loved ones from the same thing. I know how hard it is and my prayers go out to you Alone. By the way I love this poem and your wording was beautifully arranged. Love, Mona Learn to live, learn to forgive. Life is too short.

arja

16 years 2 months ago

..thanks Mona! ;) ..for

..thanks Mona! ;) ..for always being here appreciating and commenting, also for the help.. your prayers will always be heartfelt... Thank you!

xena465

16 years 2 months ago

I really love your poem. It

I really love your poem. It has a heartfelt reminder for me of a photo. I have a family picture of my mum, who died age 49 in 1972, sitting in the middle of all her family...5 sons and four daughters, and it too has crumpled a bit and faded, but not the memories. I've since lost a sister from that photo too. Thank you Alone for sharing this sad, but beautiful poem. Rosina xena465

loved

16 years 1 month ago

very nice

We poets Each one of us is unique I have no ability to comment, Nor correct, As any comma and full stop change, Will the poet’s originality exchange? But five stars we must give So the poet is ready For his next kill. Gr8888888888 poetry Lovely Spot light worthy The love of mums Is for eternity A mother dies But not her love You know what I say The jaded memories Never fade away Moms forever In lives do stay My mom died Years gone past my way Love is all that we share Faded portraits We do care loved still by one and all

hippiepoet69

15 years 11 months ago

Good job

We all have our special faded photos. One of them I can't look at without tears. I know how personal this poem is to you. Take Care. huey