Picture

By Intoxicating Delirium

A picture of you I hold dearly in my hand
Because I know my time with you has been banned

I remember you now, but I know that memories fade
I know there will be no more memories with you to be made

A few years from now your face will be a blur to me
I will try to put the pieces together but I won't be able to see

I will remember that your hair was brown and your skin was light
But I will not be able to get the picture right

I will recall a time when I could imagine the lines on your face
But then I will have no idea where they should be placed

The memories will still fade away against my resistance
But your face will be forever mine and will not fade into the distance

This picture of you I will keep forever
So I can remember our short time together.

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Published on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. Filed under: "Personal" and "Poetry"

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A former member wrote: A vivid impact of expression. A theme so relative and true to the soul.
On Monday, August 12, 2013, Peyton1 (204) wrote:

Thank you for sharing that, now I know I'm not the only one. This one hit me close to the heart, I won't lie, I started to tear up...wow! You said it perfectly.
A former member wrote: pictures always remind of us of our past. I say burn the damned pictures.
On Monday, February 25, 2013, Deathkitten (571) wrote:

I think this is your best one (my opinion). That's what pictures are for...sometimes it can escape us when it fades & then we have to ask ourselves is it as precise? Nice work. Keep writing. Welcome to DP :)
On Tuesday, February 12, 2013, BetaWolfinVA (791) wrote:

even harder to deal with... which side of the veil is he on? i still have my parents, but none of my grandparents yet survive...
On Tuesday, February 12, 2013, Intoxicating Delirium (273) wrote:

He is still alive, just haven't seen him. I wrote this a few years ago. I'm content with the situation I suppose.
On Tuesday, February 12, 2013, BetaWolfinVA (791) wrote:

the only picture i have of the one that i love the most, is that of her wedding, to another rman... and yet, i cherish it still