more of an acquaintance, really

for the only reason we knew each other-

is only necessary? for why does anyone come to know another if not by simple

chance and common interest-

was through art

wax specifically

he came taught connected and went his way

we stayed in touch me

in possession of one of his creations

him with a few more dollars in his bank account

now he is gone long

first his partner then he

disappeared but for the painting leaning

against the wall next to the television i never watch

peering back at me and always bringing me

delight

life happens so quickly some times

i wonder how i come to spend days

weeks

ruminating over things not right

when someone a dear human

is all the way gone