Never knowing you…
You are a universe of universes,
Your soul a spring of songs.
– Ruben Dario
I scrutinize, one by one, dissecting the photographs for details.
Your posture.
The loving lean into little sis with such camaraderie.
Your confidence.
The stern, sweet seriousness of you.
Your precocious nature.
The soft buckle of your ivory slipper.
How the sun reflected on your hair
How your eyes locked with the camera
Your side part,
Your squint
the scrunch of your nose
A girl
Primped and Poised
Bursting childhood wonder
With visions
of feathered dancing lines
A young lady
Fourth in from the right
White bows and bobby socks.
Spirited and Fresh
With a beaming smile and pointed toes
Saddle shoe assurance
With curved hips, painted lips
Enthusiastic and eager
Lauretta
A gentleman
In Tune
Clever and well-mannered
Dapper
A kind, singing smile
Francis
Francis & Lauretta
November 1946
The beginning…
Love Your Rhythm
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This slice is one of a kind! I love the photos, and your words are fantastic. What a great way of sharing family history.
AMAZING!!! What a neat way to express your writing – through pictures. Your way with words is brilliant…Saddle shoe assurance, The soft buckle of your ivory slipper…I just love it!
“The stern, sweet seriousness of you.” is an example of the precise word choice you use in describing the Laurette you see to us. Your fascinating introduction leaves me wanting to know more of the story.
Visually captivating with captions short and spot-on. Let us soak in the images and see your words move us through this. I’ve been sucked in for a good 10 minutes. This is a gift to everyone. Absolutely love.