“Two Things”

Two Things

By Derek Knapp

I am driving down the road, no cars, no music, just the wind. I come up on this bend. I see no trees blocking my view. There is this bright orange sky with a few clouds that fit perfectly. I have two things on my mind: I miss you and I knew you’d always be looking after me. A few minutes pass and that orange turns to red. I have two things on my mind: I miss you and I wonder if I’ll see you again. A few minutes pass and that red turns to black. I still see no cars and only hear the wind. Water starts to fall from my eye and the sky. I hear this crash and now I am sleeping. I am awakened by a soft, “What’s up, D?” Now I am in the orange. I look to my right, and I got my answer. I got my brother I’ve been missing.

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