“Photograph me,” she said with a secret in her smile. So I did, to immortalize the moment.
“Photograph me,” she insisted through tears and red eyes. Her face was blotchy, her lips turned down. So I did, because I thought that perhaps it would make her smile.
“Photograph me,” she said with cold eyes and thin lips. A thin flush traced her cheeks as she looked down at me. So I did with the barest tremble to my hands.
“Photograph me,” she said through coughs that seized her whole body. That drove blood from her lips, so dark in contrast to her pallid skin. Her hands, skeletal, gripped my shirt. So I did through tears that blurred the images until I could not see what it was I had taken.
Photograph me, I remembered her words as I stared down at her lifeless features. Her words drowned out the sobbing that surrounded me. So I did. But only a cold detachment allowed me to raise my camera. Only bitterness allowed my finger to press down. And only longing kept the rolls and rolls of film hidden away in boxes, cobwebs like memories draped between the canisters.
This is superb.
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Thank you! I was a little hesitant to post this one, so I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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This is truly wonderful. It spoke directly to my soul.
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small moments
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still
remembering
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This reminded me of my beloved aunt. I lost her 5 years ago and there are still some photos of her last days I keep hidden from myself. Never be hesitant to post, as long as you are honest and true to yourself. I am always looking forward to your stories.
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I’m so glad you were able to relate. I think we all have someone we long and fear to remember.
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And thank you so much for your encouragement. I will take your words to heart with my posts =]. Many thanks!
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You are welcome.
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Intriguing! The characters are very interesting people. My imagination is running off now. 🙂
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As it should! I think this piece can be interpreted in many different ways =].
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The repetition is such a strong element. Love it!
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Thanks! I’m glad it didn’t fall flat =].
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What an intimate exchange. Very powerful!
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I think we can all relate to it on some level =].
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Very true.
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jeeze ……. awe struck … ks
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I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
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Christine! I really, really, really enjoyed this piece ❤
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Thanks Joy! 😀 😀 😀 PS haven’t seen you in ages. Miss you!
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Yes, it’s been a long time! Are you back in Vancouver now? If so, for good, or just a brief reprieve before you jet off again? 😀
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Back for good!! Are you still here?
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I’m still here! Let’s arrange a meet up 😀
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Yeah!! Message me on Facebook!!
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Wow, Christine. Wow. Love it.
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Thank you! 😀
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Beautiful. Especially the last paragraph. Reminded me of my father. 🙂
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Thank you! =]
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Magnificent and chilling.
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Thank you!
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I love seeing people do something this powerful in such a short form. Wonderful! Thanks for stopping by my blog, too.
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Thank you! 😀
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This is so beautifully written. As I read I remembered my grandmum and the stages she passed through before she finally passed away. I wish the photograph was taken by a camera and not just my mind.
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Thank you! Some of my photographs have become my most important treasures. People no one can ever replace. Memories that I never want to forget.
I hope your memory of her stays strong and beautiful.
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So sad…but so well written. I could feel his pain and sorrow.
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Thank you!
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Beautiful and vivid!
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Thank you so much!
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A little too mysteriously tragic for my taste, but very nicely done 🙂
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Thanks =].
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Powerful and poignant!
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Thank you!
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This moved me!
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I’m glad my words were able to reach out to you! =] Thank you for reading!
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Remarkable
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Thank you so much!
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I love your blog. You painted a vivid picture. Thanks for visiting my blog and liking Familiar You. Blessings.
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Thank you so much! Cheers =]
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