I Had This Friend

I had this friend who died almost two years ago at the age of 41 teaching people to body surf in the ocean.

I had this friend who made fun of me even as I sat in the hospital with cat bite fever. He sent me a bouquet of flowers. The card read: "Suck it up."

I had this friend who lived life so large it scared me sometimes, because I am small.

He has been gone for nearly two years, and part of my young adulthood died with him.

I had this friend, and I will not forget him. May we all live such a life that leaves a mark on everyone we touch.