You have one chance
To get it right
No do-overs, just a steady hand
Like a test that only has
A pass or fail
One decision means
A life that can’t read
In the photos that say
A thousand words
By not saying anything at all
Off The Topic Thursdays/ A Silence Photo
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What a powerful and thought-provoking poem. The brevity of your words gives them even greater impact. The idea that a single decision can shape a lifetime is conveyed with remarkable clarity and emotional depth.
I was especially struck by the closing lines—”photos that say a thousand words by not saying anything at all.” They beautifully capture the silence, consequences, and untold stories that images can hold.
Thanks