All of these pictures we’ve been taking of each other
We make them look older than they naturally do
All of these pictures coworkers lovers and brothers
Mini-mementos so we don’t forget me and you
Are we supposed to revisit them later on in this life
or post and then doublecheck so we know that it was real
Are we supposed to bone up in case of a pop quiz
Mini-mementos in case we need to look and feel
As we compose our shots and press on our shutters
Ossify everything opposite our eyes for all time
Think of the last time you’ll do it and try not to shudder
Your documentation convicts you of a high crime