Its been keeping my mind lately, the last time that I saw your smile. Open your eyes, just please stay awake with me. “Son say it, say anything. Say everything that you want to say.” “Stay strong, I’ll talk to you tomorrow.” There’s so much I want to say. There’s so much I need to say, but this high tide of heavy sobs clogs my throat. It feels like I’m losing the answer to all my questions. You were everything, and I don’t think I was ever grateful enough. The worn handle of your hammer broke. I watched the nail bend. I promise to remember what you were and always will be.