Michael

You showed me archives, and I learned about my responsibility to represent.
You showed me two snowmen, and I learned about my responsibility to preserve.

You shared stories, and I learned about my responsibility to be kind when I travel.
You shared architectural details, and I learned about my responsibility to my neighborhood.

Your car was available for use, and I learned about my responsibility to protest.
Your knowledge of history was freely shared, and I learned about my responsibility to community.

Your leather jacket taught me about style.
Your care of ALL the cats taught me about compassion.

Your laugh echoes in my ears.

You showed me love, every time we met.

Guardian, explorer, reader, neighbor, friend.