tribute

to you who wrote, when you had no pen.
to sending inspiration through skies
in jars and handmade journals, too
yes, it's electric

monochromatic paintings we made
with prussian blue
it crashed, we laughed
lit cigarettes. 
yes, you brought the naples yellow hue.

to you, who walked with me when he left
you knew, and waited for me
to know too.
teach us to celebrate
deserving, without doubt

be brave you said.
we roamed. we explored.
you were still with me when I ran.
from them, from him. 
we ate, we drank. rejoice
yes, let's be powerful and beautiful together!

4 wonderful wheels, we were
we are
we made
         sunshine
4 floors up
ice cream sandwiches, 4 floors down
im laughing outloud again. 

to you, who showed me how
spanning over continents and years
shared couches and food, hearts open.
remember all that - we would ask?

Yes, to you, all of you
who left the nightlight on for me
           and
     let me
talk during the movie.