My Cousin, My Brother, My Friend
A Poem for James…
I’ve loved you my whole life, so it’s hard to let go
Even now, writing these words, the tears freely flow
Can’t sleep at night, mind full of thoughts, grief and sorrow
Wishing God would bring you back, from my life span He could borrow
Every day came as a sweet comfort knowing you were always there
Reminding me that Friday’s weren’t about work but set aside for Jumah Prayer
Who knew the day would come so soon when we wouldn’t breathe the same air
Wish I had a warning, a word, a sign, so my heart could prepare.
As you walk the path with Angels towards God’s divine light
Adding another soul to His body making it shine ever bright
Not just my big cousin I would see, caught the true glimpse through God’s sight
Protector was your role; my brother is the title that fits just right.
There’s a hole in my heart, that piece carried on the journey with you
Just like the talks we’ve had before, I’ll end this poetic conversation
As-Salaam Alaikum, I love you too.
- Amuri
