Pictures

You would die in a year
and I would live on.
We had one perfect night together,
but we didn't take any pictures.

Your smile was genuine,
My dress was new.
We drank champagne.

You laughed at my bashfulness,
and I laughed at your boldness.
We were finally being ourselves.

You asked me to dance,
I held your hand in mine.
We embraced each other tightly.

Your charisma lit up the room,
and I stood by your side in awe.
We stayed up all night talking.

I didn't know you would die
that I would live on...
We had one perfect night together,
but we didn't take any pictures.