The heavens thunder
And for a moment that pain
Transfers from your broken heart
To your hand
As it crashes through drywall and nail
Splintering wood like the shards of your heart
The Angels wings flutter
And the painful tears you cry
Rain down on him
He is beside you then
Trying to reach you
As he did so many times before
Invisible and wholly
Reaching but unable to make you see
They say time will heal this
And that a better place is where he is
But you just want him here
And your rage is felt by the Angels
Across the universe
And back into your broken bloodied hand
That still reaches for your friend

For Glenn and for James

Your steps are heavier now
Walking at the shoulder of your brother
This solemn box you hoist
Carries the shell alone
Of another friend you lay to rest
Sparkling eyes now dark
This mischief-maker is no more
Leaves you with the memories
And the wind whispers that laugh
Carrying it up to the stars
Across the deep winter sky
He is a jester for the angels now
And you are left here
Struggling to find the laughter
His spirit twinkles in the stars now
Watches over you
In sun by day and stars by night
Carry him with you
Time and memory will lighten your steps