In memory of Devon A.L. Clark (June 23, 1991 - May 26, 2012)

I had to prepare a poem meant to be spoken in one minute, but I have a lifetime of love for da kid, so I'mma just jump right in it. Devon Clark, known as the "Tru Kid" "Kush Boi", whatever you called him by, but I know my nephew, Lil Dev, didn't deserve to die, not in this life and not at this time. We laughed, we loved, we lived, we cried, but everything conceived our memories never die. I dropped to my knees, threw my head to the sky, all I ask Lord is why him why?! I try not to put a question mark where God has put a period because even if I knew why, I probably wouldn't understand it. I constantly pray and ask for peace in Jesus name, because I know this life without you just won't be the same. I'mma miss that great big smile, when your fingers weren't in your mouth, politicking, Cali dreaming, sittin in the kitchen, giving life purpose and meaning. You always stayed cool as I lectured to you about school and how important it was to know God, you always talking about Gucci, sayin I go hard. We always laughed together at stupid stuff and just to get a piece of that back for me would be enough. To Robin and the fam, wish I could take the pain away, but just have faith, God will provide what's needed to stay sane. I walk away now with my heart not hardened, knowing God needed another rose for his garden, Dev's life after death is just now starting.