This is a re-post of a poem I wrote for my brother's birthday in 2007. He is 2 years younger than I am. He had a light stroke a few weeks ago and they discovered he had lung cancer while he was in the hospital. He had one chemo treatment and died last night. We were much different but I miss him much.
Things started out very well in my life.
For two year I was an only child.
A baby brother crashed my party --
And soon things turned pretty wild.
From the beginning he questioned all things.
When they said things were done a certain way
His questioning mind went into motion
And found something else he could say.
When he joined me at school with my record so good
He wasn’t going to clone my way
He had to make a name for himself
No matter what others would say.
Though we were different we came from good stock
Our parents gave both of us love.
We were nurtured by an unselfish couple
Who showed us respect from above.
He, because of his unique outlook ,
did things they said he couldn’t do
They laughed and said he will fail
But he stubbornly carried it through.
When you talk of self-made men in our day
There are not too many to see.
My brother, Chuck, is at the top of the class
And if you knew him you’d agree.
Dear Larry, My deepest condolences for the loss of your dear brother, for whom you posted a loving tribute. Thank you for sharing this saddening event. God bless him and show him the way to light. Amen. Love Emile
"...a baby brother crashed my party
and soon things turned pretty wild..."
Know the feeling, got a baby sister and stopped being the cute baby boy after my brothers...and yes, things turned wild!
A great and tender tribute to your brother.
Georg
Reviewed by Elizabeth Hobbs (Reader)
Reviewed on November 20, 2009
Hi Larry
Your words for your brother are a great tribute and I'm sure you'll find many more to write about him in the future. I'm so sorry for your loss. Be well, Liz
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Cheers and peace,
Dan
and soon things turned pretty wild..."
Know the feeling, got a baby sister and stopped being the cute baby boy after my brothers...and yes, things turned wild!
A great and tender tribute to your brother.
Georg
Your words for your brother are a great tribute and I'm sure you'll find many more to write about him in the future. I'm so sorry for your loss. Be well, Liz
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( *Tears!*
(((HUGS))) love and prayer, Karla.