My brother my hero my legend
the child who played with words
inventing secret languages
tossing monopoly dice to investigate probability
smiling his understanding
boundless curiosity
singing intelligence
you embraced the paths of the celestial bodies
soaring ever upward
far away
you have left us all behind
mourning our brilliant prince
our beloved troubled prince
this lonely world is now ours
your death tearing a hole in the universe, in our souls
which speak to you now
in profound love and respect.
you jewel, you wonderful
son brother father uncle lover friend
we release you to the stars
we hold you in our hearts.