picture of past

this man had a beard and wore a bald head
this man was a boy but a man to me

beautiful, stubborn, relentless,
dictating new rules as time for breaking rules comes
never broke my heart although disappointed me at times
laughed a harsh and loud laugh, even when it was not corresponded
apologized when it was needed but definitely not expected
walked enormous distances to be where he had to be
saved his money to buy presents when they were required
loved his music and all music beyond any other thing
even has the credit of my taste in ska

this man I loved as a man, when he was a boy.
this boy became such a man... that I will always hold as a beautiful.