Charlie

I lost my friend to cancer, this is how I will remember him. 2nd in TouchingPoetry Contest

        Charlie

I will remember
    freshman year fishbowl
    cheering for the same team
    getting annoyed by Jonathan
    secretly chuckling at your painted face

I will remember
    you took me to my first major league football game
    cheering for the opposite team
    my team won, you were such a good sport
    I still have the rose you gave me that day

I will remember
    your wonderful smile
    and how you could enfold me in your arms
    seeing each other and trading stats on our teams
    the song we danced to at homecoming

I will remember
    the night you met the puppy I named after you
    trying to hide how pleased you were with it
    walking in the moon light talking about nothing
    so happy as we headed to see your best friend


That is how I'll remember you...
        Dear Charlie.