I Remember…
Today, I remember Hassan.
Today…I remember Hashy.
Today, I remember to be brave, to let the tears roll, to let my hands shake, and to accept I am only human,
Today, I remember to let my heart feel, let it speak…let it beat…even if painfully…to what I know is real in this life…not that which I try to pretend matters.
Today, I remember that I am small, delicate and have a fleeting life that comes with no guarantee.
Today, I remember that there is more…much much more to life than I have ever given myself the chance to see,
Today, I remember to remember Hassan, to remember Hashy,
To remember that I can make the choice to get out of bed for the right reasons…the reasons that matter…the reasons rooted in my heart…rooted in truth.
Today, I remember to be man enough to listen, to hear, to feel…to live, to love, to step up and BE…
Today I remember to send my roses before its too late for the ones that matter to smell them…for the ones that deserve them to know that they do…
Today, I cry and I ask myself…Is this what it takes to remember life…to remember what matters…to get the courage to face me?
Today…well, today… I remember to remember a lil brother, a best friend, a confidante…a superstar,
Today…and everyday…I remember to remember Hassan, to remember Hashy…To remember that I can still make you proud lil bro…
Today, I pray for him, for I and for us…
Today, I hope I can, I hope WE can…I hope we can be brave enough to make him smile…
Be brave enough to embrace the treasures life has in store for us…
Today, I realize I am still breathing…my heart is still beating…that I can still make a difference…
Remember to remember Hashy…to remember Hassan…remember to remember and live out what matters…
Love you like no other lil one…Rest Easy…You live on in my heart…OUR hearts.
(Maliq Walter Muro©)
