James Moore Poet Narrative

Remembering Charlie

Today CJK would have turned 32.

I remember turning 32…
I thought my life was going well
Even at a peak
When in fact it was in turmoil
And within the year would collapse
To be reborn again, anew and refreshed,
And open to the peaks to come.

Charlie’s life was obviously so different
Having been consistent and on track
And going from strength to strength
Apparently the whole time!
He seemed like a normal person
To other normal people
When in fact he was remarkable
And so has left a remarkable legacy.

Like many I think I will leave a normal legacy
When I eventually go, and
It will effect those few family and friends who love me,
But it won’t change a thing.
And I’m okay with that.

Charlie on the other hand
Has deeply effected hundreds of millions
And has thus changed the world.
I’m sure that would have made him proud
Humbled and awed.

And so today let us proudly
Don a red hat and celebrate
What we may have individually lost, 
But the world gained.

(10/14/25)

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