Dear Unk

Dear Unk,

It’s been a minute since
The last time we last spoke.
Time got away from us
Sorry for that my thoughts are now woke.

You were a father figure to me
When my dad moved down south.
Always welcomed me with open arms
I still hear” I love you nephew” coming from your mouth!

I heard all of the sentiments
That came from friends and family.
Not a single lie was told about you
The greatest man that you could be.

Quiet and shy is what I heard about you
And I know that quality lives in me.
I know you to be the opposite and
Also a part of the man that I strive to be.
Dear Unk,

I know I’m late with these words
But for me you always had the time.
So I thank you for everything you did
Helped me as a man going thru my prime.

We battled through music
On the most randomness nights!
Going song for song on YouTube
Those were my favorite fights.

As much as I miss those nights
I will always miss you for real.
Even though some time has passed
I have yet to really ever fully heal.

I cried silently to myself on that day
Just talking to you Jerome.
I love you always and forever and
I’m happy you finally made your way home.