Arlinda Xhekaj

English 223 Assignment 3

October 10, 2023

Unbroken Ties

In the photo, we're bound by joy's embrace,

Two toddlers, innocence upon our faces.
A girl and boy, a bond that time can't fray,
In a sunlit park, we laughed the hours away.

His laughter still rings,

An unforgotten memory.
Gone now, but in this picture, filled with love,
A friendship that no death divides.

Statement:

The ekphrastic technique has transformed my perspective on this photograph.

Previously, it was a relic of happier times, a simple memory. But through the ekphrastic lens, it
captures the essence of a beautiful friendship. The photo is a story of love, innocence, and the
unbreakable bond between family.
The title of this poem is “Unbroken Ties.” "Ties" suggests connections and relationships.
The poem refers to the emotional bond between the two toddlers. Despite the passage of time
and the physical absence of one cousin, the connection remains intact. "Unbroken" conveys
the idea of something that remains whole. It emphasizes the nature of the family. Even in the
face of life's challenges and the passage of time, the bond remains unharmed. The poem
explores love, innocence, and the unbreakable bond between cousins. "Unbroken Ties"
captures these themes, emphasizing the everlasting quality of the relationship despite the
changes and challenges life brings.
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