I lost my brother on this day to a senseless crime. So my sister wrote this poem for him.

“I Heard You Laugh Today”


I heard you laugh today, but I did not see your face. But in my heart you were here today.

Just yesterday you were a little boy, so full of energy so full of joy.

Little big man my baby brother. So, special like no other.

He called you just the other day and said he had work for you at the Golden Gates.

He was sending another solider down the other way.

You won’t be alone, those other chicks are there, Mommy, Sylvia, Mattie, and Bree, the littlest of the 3, and O that was your new niece.

I am making this to you trying to say, I love you Duke.

So take care. And come see me late at night, kiss and hug me tight.

Well I know you are busy now watching over us down here below, so full of sorrow, just holding on too hope for a better tomorrow.

Love you forever Your Big Sis Etonia R. Collie