fondly,

& to this day
you're still in almost every breath

the air behind the lungs
the note behind the chord

my truest adventure
my fondest memory

i wish you all the best

bull dogs & back up singers
greek food & tap dancers
deep joy & good coffee
i wish you seeds that sprout and words that soften
i wish watermelon in the summer for you & dreams in bright colors

& at night sometimes, in the safety of covers pulled over eyes,
i smile and thank the universe
& i sleep sound
just knowing you're out there sleeping too