My Friend

do you remember that night
when you took me to the fair?
I got all dressed up for it
looking my best.
you came
with those stupid
green pants,
and matching green jacket
with huge epaulets.
everyone was staring at us, the whole night.

I am still amazed, at how
you picked up that ball,
and tossed it with skill
to knock down the triangle of pins
and win me that tiger.
you always knew how to cheer me up,

but now, I look at you,
laying there, dressed up
black pants, and a black jacket,
something so normal on everyone else
yet so… weird on you.
this is not how I will remember you.
i’ll remember you
as the goofball
in that green suit.

I will miss you.
my friend.