It’s Only a Photo

Carol A. Hand

Another funny photo frozen in time
I have years of picture IDs
To preserve these memories of mine
Of bad hair days and silly expressions
So much for first and lasting impressions

Image: Ahma – Ava’s Picture (5)

I don’t have the newest copy yet
So it’s not available to share
But when it arrives I know I’ll laugh
I’ve grown too old and wise to care

I prefer my granddaughter’s pictures, a better me
Images that preserve through time a loving legacy

Image: Ahma – Ava’s picture (7)

This is an ode for the DMV employee who asked if I wanted him to take another photo yesterday. He was incredulous when I thanked him but said “no.” And then he smiled.

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