Grandfather’s Photography
Written by Peter Lichang Kuo ( Chinese ) More than a hundred years ago, my grandfather, Kuo Biao (1892–1953), had the ability to transform small black-and-white photographs into large, colored portraits. As his fleet traveled through ports around the world, these works served as diplomatic gifts, helping to promote the agricultural products of our hometown across the globe. Yet, in that fallen age of brutality and moral decay, my grandfather was stripped of everything in 1937, left with nothing “ because of his righteousness .” To commemorate the 72nd anniversary of his passing, I have composed a poem in his honor as following: Grandfather’s Color Portrait, Holds the legendary tale of Kuo Biao. Tainan ’s richest in his prime, Sacrificed for righteousness, leaving no ties. His withered hand in farewell raised, Like Jesus lives beyond the grave. His virtue echoes through generations, The name of Kuo Biao shall live on. Fig 1: "Jesus is living" given to m...