φιλία | DeShawn

well, first of all

i can't wrap my head around

deshawn

because a familiar nickname

is so much better suited
damanji it was and will be 

on my arm, two small planes
on yours, the largest
on which you've gone and returned
more times than we can count

our military moves you
in and out of sight

where my story parted ways
from my own blood
a brother by choice

the most unlikely origin
where we lifted our hands to

praise but an idol
and illinois in the rear view

and now, better off
and not the smallest stone

would i fear unturned

because you are there
as little brothers are
and what an honor that has been
for me

vicariously i live
your lens of adventure
and pursuit of life

worth sharing
until the wheels touch down
and you are here again

even if just briefly

and away, on repeat 

you are a gift
and damanji it is

.: deshawn to damanji :. 
♥|cmd