The Reflection of Shadows: I Remember

The Reflection of Shadows

A collection of moments

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I Remember

I remember: jogging down the street.
And I remember: the way you looked at me.
I remember the dreams we used to share,
But what I can't remember
Is why you went and where.

I remember: the way you lived your life.
And I remember: the crazy, funny nights.
I remember the way you wanted me,
But what I can't remember
Is why I didn't see.

I remember: you loving my red hair.
And I remember: the way you stopped to stare.
I remember your kisses on my hand,
But what I can't remember
Is why I let it end.

I remember: the music that we shared.
And I remember: the chains you used to wear.
I remember the way you touched my heart,
But what I can't remember
Is why we had to part.

I remember: buying you that shirt.
And I remember: how surprised you looked.
I remember it framed upon the wall,
But what I can't remember
Is why they didn't call.

I remember: the flowers that you brought.
And I remember: you in the parking lot.
I remember you spinning me around,
But what I can't remember
Is why you put me down.

I remember: the first time I saw you.
And I remember: you looking at me too.
I remember the nicknames that we had,
But what I can't remember
Is why I made you mad.

I remember: the outline of your hands.
And I remember: your house and all your land.
I remember your mom's tears hitting ground,
But what I can't remember
Is why I let you down.

I remember: too fresh and new and cold.
And I remember: the day that I was told.
I remember your headstone late at night,
But what I can't remember
Is why you had to die.
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Happy birthday, my friend. Eternally 19.