a big brother to the world

in honor of Khaleel Loyd

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he is a

big brother

to you
to me
to all
to the world

always bringing
unity
to the 
community

he is a

big brother

his eyes truly
see no other

just the you
that is in me
and the me 
that is in you

and ways for us 
together to be 
the best version 
of we

he is a

big brother

always taking chances
creating spaces
protecting his families places
and making sure no story 
ever erases

he is the kind of

big brother

that always steps up
never letting fear
cause him to shudder
oh how he moves
sure leaves us all 
with such a 
sense of wonder

he is

always looking to
to be 
someone’s 
new

big brother

finding ways to
give to
give back
give forward
and give across
with such generosity
family and humanity
in his heart

his reward
is what returns
from how he gives
one of the whys
for how he lives

to see your face
that moment 
you realize there is nothing
you lack
because he will protect you 
from any harmful flack
i mean this man truly
has your back
making sure 
you never walk 
through life feeling like

an other

because you always 
feel the love of

a

big brother

photos courtesy of Khaleel Loyd…he is on the left in all of them!