unwanted anniversary

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Mike

it's been 22 years now

you were just 22 years old then

much too young to go.

you left us in a hurry--

just how you always were.

no goodbyes

from you

or

from us.

life is short

much too short for some

but you are not forgotten.

family

friends

neighbors

classmates

people you never met

know

your story,

my stories of you,

others' memories.

but

we all wish

we could know your story

through you

and

live your story

with you still...

Peace.