My little cousin Duvonne is standing up looking like a little teddy bear with his big glossy eyes. He is the only one wearing a birthday hat at this birthday party. As you can see, We all are here. Some in presence, Others in memories. All in prayers, Others are gone, None are lost, Never forgotten.
Memories live here, Forever.
This is my great aunt, freckled and elegant. Her lover holds the camera. She does not smile. She will not marry him. She will not listen the the ladies, clicking tongues, gathering like grackle to muffle her voice, fancy her a bride with dishsoap to her elbows.