I Remember

I Remember
For Raymond, age 15

I remember how he played the viola
I remember his teasing, always grinning
I remember his swagger down the hallways

I remember flaming red hair
Joyous smile, humorous eyes
And kind heart

I remember his talent when
I hear the music that he
composed and will never play

I remember his dreams as I
sift through my memories
laughing, crying, yelling

I remember the life he had
I remember the life he never had
As the sun shines on his coffin.