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