You Get It

I remember you
little one
standing alone
trying to keep warm

I remember you
puffed up with pride
while others flew
from limb to limb

It's true, I remember you
You affected my life
giving me guidence, comfort
and hope.
Not only to me
but to our entire nest.

I remember you and I know you will make it home someday,
your feathers spread as eagles soar I know
because..... you get it
and you have helped me understand what "It" is.
It has carried me through my darkest moments
when I have wanted to cave into a million pieces.
It has helped me to care for the ones I love and to be strong and it has never failed me.
"IT" is YOU.

(you get it)

Blues

It's cold for April. I can hardly believe that so much time has passed. Tomorrow would have been my brother's birthday. RIP my buddy.
I don't believe in graves or what some refer to as "Last resting place" I believe I will see him again. I'll look beyond the water at the park where we would talk. I'll look within my library for your favorite book. I miss you. I'll never understand why you wanted to die. You can't take it back just as I can't take back that I couldn't help you live.
It's really cold for April and today I just have the blues.

The Color Green

Memories race through my head
I remember your face as I tucked you in
You smile at me with confidence, a confidence I never had in myself.
Why is that?
I remember the tears that slithered down your cheeks when we first met
and holding hands moments after a kiss
Music played softly in the background
but I don't remember the tune, only your eyes
We cried, we laughed, we kissed, we just sat silently.
What color?
"Green" Of course.