Nephew

You grew up so fast

so sweet

and right

None of the wrong

in your life

is in you

You mentioned on the phone

how I wasn’t around

as much

when you were young

and my gut upturned

because I thought I was

I am trying to get better

at keeping quiet

when we talk about family 

listening to you talk about your mother

is the best version of my sister I know

Your words only speak love

You are 

Exceptional

You overcame their flaws

You did all the things 

I wanted to save you from

You loved, despite it all