The Photograph

Paul Bell

The wedding photograph took centre stage

Eight great years

Two years gone now

She had sort of moved on

Slowly

She gazed at the photograph

So strange, it looked different

It was as if he had taken two steps back from her

She began to study the photograph again

Maybe it was just that photograph

She looked out some others

It didn’t make sense

He was behind or in the distance

Moving out of her life

She began to shake

It didn’t make sense

You can’t change photographs

You just can't

The family photo

He was at the back

Was she going crazy

She grasped at the wedding photograph

Watching as he slowly began to fade from view

Was he punishing her

Trying to tell her to move on

She woke with a jolt

Studying the room

God, that was awful

So awful

She needed coffee, and quick

The caffeine kicked in

She spoke out loud

Okay Tom, I finally take the hint

Glancing at the photograph

So strange she thought

She wasn't in it.

  • Author: Paul Bell (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 22nd, 2021 07:23
  • Category: Gothic
  • Views: 25
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Comments3

  • aDarkerMind

    much to read and think about Paul;

    good one;

  • spilleronsheet

    Ohhhhh
    What is it
    Horror or tragedy
    Dream or nightmare
    Loosing the loved one or simply thyself
    Strange stories to recount

  • spilleronsheet

    Great story in poetry
    That arose my curiosity

    • Paul Bell

      I think I was trying to portray that she was about to die, in a quiet way.

      • spilleronsheet

        Ohhhh
        That’s sad but well displayed dear poet



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