Disclaimer: I do not own Full Metal Alchemist, Maes Hughes, or cameras. I do, however, own this little poem.

Warning: Spoilers for Episode 25


A Tribute to Maes Hughes

Maes

Father

Husband

Comrade

Joker

Laugher

Picture-crazy fool

Why?

Hughes

Loving

Persistent

Dutiful

Strong

Joking

Picture-showing doting madman

Why him?

Husband and Father

Always hugging

Always kissing

Never crying

Always smiling

Always laughing

Always taking pictures

Why did he…?

Friend

Supportive

Always there

Pushing higher

Going lower

Always counted on

And showing pictures all the way

Why did he go?

Lieutenant Colonel

Prying

Poking

Spying

Looking

Searching

Picture-taking military man

Why did he get taken?

Brigadier General

Cold

Pale

Motionless

Lifeless

Buried

Takes pictures no longer

Dead.


I cried after I wrote this. I really did. And while writing it... I love Maes... -sobs-