I've never held a camera

fast enough to catch the flash

that shown upon your face

 

but, the shutter opening

and closing on my mind's eye

chose it to show a glimpse

 

into fear of the unexpected

and certainty of final fate...

 

because the light knows neither

words to reflect understanding

 

nor argument to reveal wisdom

unto that immeasurable moment

 

I remain prisoner unto

its silent declaration

 

though the lens has darkened, since.