Going Through Old Photos | POEM

A family looks through old photos and discovers a picture of a baby named Alan, a brother they never knew about. Alan died of whooping cough during the war due to lack of medicine. The family reflects on this revelation, feeling a mix of emotions and pondering the silence surrounding Alan's memory. The story highlights the impact of unspoken family history and the emotions tied to lost loved ones.

How did the narrator feel upon learning about Alan?

What does the narrator reflect on regarding their mother's silence about Alan?