To Eric
I found love
In your soft brown eyes
But I let it all go
That summer, in July
I can still hear you whisper
Gripping my hand
I’m nervous
It’s ok, I’m not going anywhere
Wrestles and giggles
Playful after school days
Curious but sweet
You drove me a little insane
Now I see you
In the pinkest of skies
In the light streaks from heaven
In the joys of life
Yes, you’re still perfect
Fifteen, forever perfect
And I’m twenty four
As you would’ve been too
I still wonder what you’d look like
The curves of your face
Who would you be today?
Would you maybe be, just a little bit the same?
How deep would your voice go?
Would you still shriek when you laugh?
Would your eyes glisten like they used to?
Would you still love to dance?
Do you see me every now and then?
Do you know I’m ok now?
Do you know I never forgot you?
Do you remember it the way I do?
I have so many questions
But I’ll simply say this
You are still loved
And forever missed
I remember you like it was yesterday
I remember you every day
I remember your quirks and your smirk
And the way you told me we’d be friends forever that day
Sweet brown eyed boy
You may not know
You spoke words of color
and loved deeply through your core
You dripped in joy
and did this thing
when your feet kissed the floor
Sweet brown eyed boy
I hope you know
You brought magic to this world
With your heart so pure
and your bird like soul