an ode to kevin

Kevin Emiliano Gabriel Correa.
i never realized how close we were.
till we weren't.
i didn't appreciate all the great times we had.
till we didn't.
i will never know what happened to us.
cause you're gone.
i took for granted everything you did for me.
you saved me when i don't think anyone else could have.
you were my best friend when no one else would be.
we "grew up" together :')
went through tough times.
matured.
shared so many crazy moments. you loved my best friend
and i loved you, brother.
you're not that pudgy little boy i met in the 8th grade (:
when i looked at you that last time.
i thought to myself 'this kid will go far'
you are phenomenal.
i will never ever forget you.
you mean the world to me kevin.
stay strong.
keep smiling.
i'll miss you.