For an old friend from my past on his birthday:

“I remember you”

I remember you

your smooth brown skin

that smelled so good

I wanted to bathe in it

I remember you

under the neon lights

I caught your eye

and you made me smile

I remember you

you broke down walls

I built around my heart

I could breathe again

I remember you

during cold lonely nights

wishing I had someone

to chat the hours away

I still remember you

despite the passing of time

you stay on my mind

I wonder where you are