Photobook software,
creatively slim, condenses
one’s life to a book, 8 by 10.

A few select photos,
a couple of words, and
Viola’! my whole life is preserved.

I should be happy that
these memories are saved,
professionally printed
and beautifully bound.

Yet, I feel like I cheated,
that I’ve muzzled my muse;
I must not let her
return to her box.