Picture to Burn

by dollwithafrown   May 7, 2007


An old man covered in the graffiti of age,
Stares intently at a photo album; page by page.
A single delicate tear rolls down his wrinkled cheek,
As memories come flooding back, making him weak.

His eyes close up tightly, as anger overpowers
His fragile body which has remained so sour
Over many years, probably twenty or more,
Since his wife brought his own brother through the door.

Seeing them in bed, his heart ripped in two.
What can be done, when family does that to you?
He left straight away, and never spoke of them again.
His world turned blue, filled with darkness and rain.

Now all that is left to remind him of the day,
When his own brother and wife took his happiness away,
Is a picture of the three of them, before that dreadful turn,
Yet now all it remains is another picture to burn.

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  • 17 years ago

    by I Seem to be the Heartless

    I'm speachless. That was brilliant!!!

    Josie

  • 17 years ago

    by Goran Rahim

    I can surly say that this poem is one of the best poems ever. this was written so greatly and that is why you are the greatest poet here.
    i really admire your talent.
    a 5/5 as you really deserve it.

  • 17 years ago

    by Black Princess

    Different, but loved it. Flawless, flowed well and was so clear throughout the whole poem. Beautifully described when saying an old man covered in graffiti of age.. that was awesome and powerful well done.!!

  • 17 years ago

    by SiLeNtLy ScReAmInG

    You've got talent. Your poem was awesome. I thought the imagery in the poem was superb. The first line about the graffiti was a very unique and creative description. Good job. 5/5

  • 17 years ago

    by Vanessa

    That was a liitle diffrent than most of the poems i read on this site. I like it An old man covered in the graffiti of age, powerful statement. It drew me in. wonderfully written, emtions are strong,and word choice is good. 5/5

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