Mr. David Moore

I cannot believe that I have paid my last respects to another fallen brother.

It hurts to know you are no longer here.

My heart and prayers are with Monique, Carlos, and your mother.

I couldn't help but think about you and Little Marvin popping up with buckets of fish as I witnessed you laying there.

I know y'all up there somewhere with a fishing rod in hand.

In another life, you would have been the grandfather introducing his grandchildren to the stillness of fishing.

Nevertheless, I celebrate you... In this lifetime, we learned to fish through dreams deferred and stay afloat in quicksand.

Though I have yet to experience the lake, the tackle, or the bait, I'll hold onto the joy you expressed while telling me about fishing.

In fact, I will resolve to check out the Go Fish pass this year.

I know this is not the end, So I'll pretend the "Certified Country Boy" has gone fishing again.

Until we meet again, I'll be sitting on the dock Letting the world slow down long enough to notice who we could have been.

I no longer desire to be at war with The Nerd and The N-Word — My double consciousness is clear.

They saw the gold teeth, I saw the heart of gold.

They'll never know business... I'll always sit back and let the truth unfold.

Don't be a stranger, little brother. I've been walking with the ancestors since I stepped foot on this earth.

See you at the crossroads, my brother. I cannot bear to witness the day your thuggish ruggish bones return to the earth.

As grief moves in waves, Henceforth, I shall see: Fishing as memory, Fishing as metaphor for survival, Fishing as reunion in the afterlife, and Fishing as remembrance of my friend, Dave.

One love,

Stevie • Gone Fishing 🎣

Praying for my family God wrap your arms around everybody right now especially Cynthia, Monique, and Carlos . Cousin we don't understand why but we glad you not suffering anymore. You shocked us with this one, but we trusting God to give peace and comfort. Love you 4ever cousin, and I love my family and I'm here if y'all need me no matter what !

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