When You Were Around

It was better
To have you
with a guitar sling
a low voice
and a toothy smile.

It was better
to have you
taking videos
faking photos
and acting like
a tv show host.

It was better
to have you
catching the frisbee
and blocking
the opposite team.

It was better
to have you
on late night dinners
where we talk about
marriage, adolescence
and dreams.

It was better
to have you
carrying bags,
opening doors,
volunteering seats,
guarding guys,
jamming,
telling funny stories,
caring,
listening,
speaking,
singing,
guessing,
rolling in the mud,
playing games,
walking me home,
meeting for dinner,
eating...

Whatever it is,
it was better
to have you.