i should have yelled your name.

 you are still sunshine 

it looks different, 

filtered through the water

you carry music. passing out beers.

your laugh scatters

on the first summer night. 

no time, but we made time

we didn’t know it was the last. 

dig in the dirt, laugh about the past

all your dreams and plans

all the places you need to skate 

you provoke the ones you love

to see them learn to fight. i feel that

you chose a plant for your mama

god that made you smile.

it’s still sitting in your backyard. 

flame red orange coleus. 

don’t wait til i’m dead

to put me on a t-shirt

well it seems there was no time

no time, no time 

this garden is yours

your spirit is all over 

a permanent imprint

your laugh scatters

i know zoe’s tears won’t stop

because she kind of raised you

the dogs already miss you

we can’t reach your friends

where’s cam? 

was that the last time he saw you? 

planting in our garden. 

i saw you skate by just yesterday

blasting your music

i jumped up and waved

i should have yelled your name.