Innocence - In Memory of Hester by inkraven
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You'd think Id stare at this photograph a lot. Some would. It's important, that porch. The turn of the century cement porch of my grandmother's side-by-side duplex home. That's Hester , usually referred to as Hessie by all those who loved her, and there were a fair few. My grandmother's dog. She was a gentle creature, sensitive, quiet. She almost never barked, was always warm to visitors. Doted upon my Grandmother constantly, and me as well. That porch, and Hester, and my Grandmother's house..this photo is important because all 3 are now gone.
Ive often wondered why, in a society where there are homeless and too many bodies and not enough beds...why they would tear down a perfectly stable and warm home. One that sheltered a child and allowed her to dream, on long summer vacations in Ohio. One that featured a cement porch that kept a beautiful canine dry on rainy days. One that could have sheltered others, was torn down.
To build.. a parking lot.
Photograph - Anna and Hester, Circa 1983-1984, Grandmothers Home, Springfield Ohio.
Photographer - (Likely)Mona Elaine Garland, my grandmother.
Comments (11)
razzell2
interesting.
Eromanric
They paved paradise, and put up a parking lot... --Joni Mitchelle ...another tower Went up where the homeless had their homes.... --Jewel I understand how you feel. My family lived for a time in the home of my great-grandfather. After we moved, my grandmother sold the home and the land. 20 years later the site now contains a convenience store and apartment complex.
addiek
A parking lot ? You're kidding!? I guess people don't realise the value of old houses if they can build upwards (blocks of flats) or shopping centres for people to spend money (with parking lots). It really is an assault on art too... (I mean ...Older Architecture is art!). The Photo -Well I can see you are a real animal person. Love the outfit and that porch reminds me of Driving Miss Daisy! Addie out!
TwoPynts
Great memories of times gone by. Very poingnant story and a cherished photo.
Lledeline
Time is passing . This photo is very prious.
inkraven
just for knowings, sake, the original of this is a polaroid. Thank you for your comments, all of you. Thank you for viewing.
Zacko
Such an emotional photo along with your words. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your weekend! #:o)
Jay7347
Ok...this has got me all choked up. Nice image...triggers like memories. -jay
EdgarAllenPoe
Wow, it makes me sad to feel the pain of losing someone. Really really sad. :( I struggle with focusing on the possitive memories of my dogs that died and my father that died. He died the day after a complete physical, which he passed with flying colors.................. Never forget to tell the special people in your life that you love them.
cynlee
at least the memories remain
Synapse
Cute, with a poignant air... you can't put a price on shots like this, they are beyond value. Hope all is well in the here and now :-)