I’m reminiscing on the past, the time
you were outside conversing with the
family and giggling uncontrollably,
lost in the good times and cookouts
that illuminates your mind,
while your mother and dad sat in the
rocking chair staring at the scenery
surrounding their sight and the little
kids running jubilantly down the pavement,
your eyes sinking into their laughs and
the richness of their youth.  I’m seeing the
smile in your shimmering teeth when you
stood in front of the grill, gently turning the
grilled fried chicken, fresh flounder, tender
steak and smoked sausages until they were
fully cooked.  There was a melanin glow
in your skin that lit up the surface encompassing
your path, a magnificent depiction full of hope
and dreams.  I’m rearranging the vivid details
inside my mind and looking at you when you were
sitting next to your brother drinking a beer,
head held up to the sky like an eagle gazing
into the clouds, the way you guzzled down
the last drop to its core and chuckling
afterwards, your face swimming in delight.  
There was so much vivacity in your essence,
the way the afternoon breeze blew around
your body, the way the shape of your arms
personified boldness and bravery, how when
you moved in different directions; there was a
gleaming light shining in your direction.  I’m
recalling everything all at once and it’s
destroying the inner core of my being.  I know
I must let go, but these memories are resurfacing
from the depths of outer dimensions and striking
my soul relentlessly.