RUSSO, Vincenzo

RUSSO, Vincenzo

Dearest Vince,

There is so much I wish I could tell you.

I wish I could tell you just how much I'll miss

our phone and video calls –

they were the highlight of my week.

I loved the way you would share the music you

were listening to, and how surprised you

got if I didn't know the song.

Black Sabbath's concert is easily one of my

favourite memories. Our ears were ringing

for days afterwards.

You gave me your old record collection after that,

something I will always cherish.

I wish you knew just how much I'll miss

rolling up to your house,

you on the front porch reading the paper.

How funny it was when you offered my new boyfriend

a shot of whisky five minutes after introductions.

Or how I'll never forget when you tried

sushi (and wasabi) for the first time.

We laughed so hard that night.

Most of all, you are loved and missed

by all who were lucky enough to know you.

I will love and miss you always.

Your "little sister" Jessica, and Carmine xoxo