Flash Before Your Eyes

A camera is the beholder's past. 

The city lights glimmer like a Christmas flash. 

Memories vanish, but the pictures will last, 

Opening a birthday card with tons of cash. 

The first dance at the wedding makes the best shot,

Tether this polaroid picture to your heart.

Sitting by the sizzling fire as a tot,

Face smotherd in key lime pie, that was tart.

But all of your memory cards are full.

The camera you revere is out of date.

The lace, flower wedding dress has lost its tulle.

The picture weeps for the loss of your mate.

Sit behind the camera, or stare at the shelf,

You'll never reveal these moments for yourself.