Photograph
They say everything we passed
From the time it starts,
The all we had light and dark
They say the truth these are.
Black and white is coloured
Remembering when it flashed up,
We all should have to believe
They say the right are.
You collect them in albums
To show the coming generation,
Feelings are great or dead
They say as they are.
We may be disappeared from here
Photograph will remember all,
We die from pain or old
They say it all.
About this poem
"Photograph" explores the transient nature of life and the lasting power of memories captured in images. Through quatrains, the poem reflects on the interplay of joy and sorrow, emphasizing that every experience shapes our understanding of truth. The repeated phrase "They say" evokes a shared human wisdom about the permanence of photographs, which serve as enduring reminders of our existence. Ultimately, the poem poignantly captures nostalgia and the desire to hold onto the past, illustrating how memories resonate across generations. more »
Written on July 10, 2019
Submitted by shantanus.2002 on November 05, 2024
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Quick analysis:
| Scheme | XXXA XXXA XXXA XBXB |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic trimeter |
| Characters | 441 |
| Words | 94 |
| Stanzas | 4 |
| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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