I lost a dear friend, more like little brother
my heart, how it aches for the family, his mother.
He died living life in the way that he did
always loving thrills ever since he was a kid.

The love and respect that he'd gotten from me
was because, as a child, a good man I did see.
So invested my time in his life, he in mine
even played with my kids when I couldn't at times.

He made some mistakes we as young men oft do
accepting his faults but would stand tall, proud and true.
He was willing to die for the ones that he loved
and now he can watch us all from above.

A handsome young man, killer smile, friendly eyes
was loved by the ladies and even some guys.
The old loved him too and even the young
I'm saddened he won't know the joys yet to come.

Although filled with sorrow a smile will still come
for the way he touched lives his spirits not done.
His memory will live deep within all our hearts
until united again but for now we must part.

R.I.P. 'Lil Brother. You will be forever loved and missed!

Alfie P.
5/11/08