To Reid

Dear little brother-

Has your mind found quiet there beyond?
Has your broken body released?
Has your sideways smile come and gone?
Has the anger ceased?
We look to the water and mountains and sky.
We drink Diet Coke, eat hot dogs and club sandwiches too
We wonder what was truth and what was a lie
We laugh and cry and spin circles thinking of you
I am sorry I took the healthy genes
I am sorry I drew all the lucky cards
I am sorry I was the star of all the good scenes
I am sorry I let you die alone by the shards
Please light the sun with your fire
Please fill the wind with your laughter
Please tickle our memories when we tire
Please shine our souls with yours ever after.
With love,
Your Sister

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