justin

i.
there are no words for this.
there is no miracle combination of syllables
that will make you better
that will make you strong enough
to handle this.

ii.
never have my own issues
felt so belittled
a mere chemical imbalance
is nothing compared
to the hole ripped out of your universe

iii.
the way i dress now
is not a cry of defiance
but a symbol of mourning
these tears
are not me showing weakness
this is me paying my respects.

iv.
how can i think of myself now?
i do not deserve
to eat, to sleep, to smile
while you are suffering
so badly

v.
we can dedicate our lives to him
and it still won’t change the fact
that he’s gone.

written w11may2011.

in memoriam

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Author: korey

minnesotan writer/musician.

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