Adrian Castle

I remember The adventures of Ady's kitchen Wine bottles becoming vinegar Crayfish becoming bisque A rubber snake he scared us with In our living room, I remember him when I see Pottery vases he made for our wedding, In our car, When I reach for a pen knife he gave me, and that I keep with my surfing kit. I remember Ady's laugh, His big hugs, Food fights, Me and jess falling asleep on the couch, jetlagged. I remember Ady's stories, Tales of America, His wry reflections on life, His genuine interest in everyone. I remember flying a kite, Listening with our ears on the track to hear a train coming at Fish Hoek. Walking on the beach, bellies out in the sun.