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*In dedication to my step-dad Johnny and his brother Larry*

Fifty-four years, sibling bonds
three weeks of heartache
with more to come;

Dear brother do you know
how it tears him up inside
To watch you wilt on life's stem
as you painfully cry?

Diligent and loyal, he's there
holding your hand with Mom
who doesn't yet comprehend
she's losing yet another son.

Stroke and heart attack
paralyzed, now can't breathe
God sees your shadow, Brother
He's coming to set you free.

And there he sits on the bed
holding your hand in his own
his tears he'll shed in solitude
as his fragile heart beats on.

Dear brother can you feel him
and the way he dies as well?
A piece of him goes with you
as your spirit leaves its shell.

For he is my father, and I feel
him grieve so deep;
But he knows you deserve the rest
as he prays for final sleep.

Now, brother remember to take him
into your arms when his day is due
for its in your dying moments that
he's showing how he loves you.


©dragonpoe
11/2/07


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Wow...tragic and well told Poe. I hope things are well. I know it's been long since this happened, but pain can still linger. *hugs* Again, well done! *tears up*

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It's just beginning. He hasn't passed on yet and it's taking it's toll on Johnny and my mother is afraid it will kill him as well.
Thank you for reading.
~Lady Poe

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I know he didn't pass on, but still...
Hopefully things will get better.

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Thank you very much.


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You're very welcome, as always. :)

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