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Central park Quote by Jacqueline Woodson

“In our yearbook, there is a picture of me and Miah - sitting in Central Park - Miah has his lips poked out and is about to kiss me on my cheek. And I'm looking straight into the camera laughing. Two and half years have passed, and still, this is how I remember us. This is how I will always…” quote by Jacqueline Woodson
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““In our yearbook, there is a picture of me and Miah - sitting in Central Park - Miah has his lips poked out and is about to kiss me on my cheek. And I'm looking straight into the camera laughing. Two and half years have passed, and still, this is how I remember us. This is how I will always remember us. And I know when I look at that picture, when I think back to those few months with Miah, that I did not miss the moment.””

Jacqueline Woodson

About This Quote

Source Novel: “Brown Girl Dreaming” by Jacqueline Woodson, 2014

A cherished memory is preserved in a photograph, highlighting the lasting emotional impact of a fleeting moment.

In simple terms: A photo captures a lasting memory.

Key Takeaway

Value and revisit meaningful moments.

Themes

memory love nostalgia

Mood

nostalgic sentimental

Type

literary personal

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • personal journals
  • anniversary reflections

Key Concepts

Photographic memory emotional resonance time

Questions to Reflect On

  • What moments do you hold onto?
  • How do memories shape your present?
A Different Perspective

May idealize past relationships.

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