This is a picture of us—
Nine and three before
Death knocked
On our door and took away
The one focused on us.
This is us bonding in love. And comfort.
Understanding.
Tolerance.
And Patience.
Before we knew we’d need it.
This is life before we were
Defined by careers,
Computer identities,
Love—and love lost.
This is where we belong—
side by side.
Playful—
On a new sled in the middle of winter.
This is a picture of us.
Together.
In the harshest of elements—
Smiling.
