He whispered my name into my ear and kissed my neck
It sent a shock down my spine
His hands explored my body like new land
I ran my fingers through the spirals of his hair
He was exactly what I'd been looking for
       He tasted like yes
Then a flash of recognition appeared
                                             Your lips
I stopped for a second and he asked "what's wrong?"
I shook my head and said "nothing" and continued
As my lips kissed this beautifully perfect man
I worried he might be able to taste you
                                 God knows I still do

-C.M.

A long night of drinking lead me to the thought of you. I go on my phone and I find a picture of you and her. I begin to cry and look up at my cousin. I slur out "I wish he would have died that night in the hospital..." My cousin looks at as if I was insane. I nod my head, look down and continue "...so I could have been the last thing he tasted."

On my quest in solidarity I have found my happiness. She is the most beautiful entity I have yet to see, and I intend on staying with her for the rest of my life.

I remember staring at you. I would marvel at how great you were. How your broad shoulders would push back when you'd walk. How you would laugh with such passion. How you tucked your bottom lip in when you cried. You were not only the love of my life but my best friend. I feel you in the when the wind blows through my hair, mimicking your fingers. I feel you when I look over the city at night, I remember sitting on the edge of the observatory, talking about what else could be out there. I feel you the most when I looked at the sky. You were my sky. I see your eyes in the stars, gleaming, hoping to find meaning in why God has done these merciless things to you.  
  -C.M.

I still have that image of your lifeless body lying in that hospital bed
Some days I can't get it out of my head
When your mother sees me she cries
I can't help but ask why
Her eyes blood shot
Her head a mess
I remember she looked down and said
It should've been me instead