Lessons Learned

A Decade After Suicide

In light of his passing, your face passed through my brain. 

Its not surprising, as your names were nearly the same,

and the attitudes with which you had both walked this earth

exuded confidence and arrogance and hearts and smiles too big to turn away.

What was surprising was the realization I came to.

Its been nearly ten years since I've seen you

and heard the obnoxious laugh escape from your lips,

and thought of all the wise words and lessons you taught me that still ring true.

Although I still see glimpses of your face occasionally,

flashes of your sleepy eyes and bright white teeth,

shining at me in the form of the daughter you left behind,

goosebumps left on my arms in the light of the similarities.

She misses you - I hope you know that.

I still dream of maybe getting you back.

Though I know my hopes are in vain, and you're long since gone,

the place in our hearts will always stay empty from where you once sat.