A Tribute to my Brother and Friend.
Memory's Window.
Falling through
memory's open window,
hitherto
kept tightly closed,
I now fly
again into a childhood
where, brother and me
were supposed
to be good,
as strife, flaring brightly,
downstairs
enveloped us nightly.
With arms flung around
teddy and other
we would struggle
to sleep,
despite noisy fighting,
saying
sad little prayers for peace
amid cheerless
goodnights.
then often
we both shed tears,
quietly.
Losing my only
beloved
brother and friend to cancer
emptied and drained
my heart,
and despite crying rivers
I weep
as I end this recall
of one who tried
to keep humour and care
alive in a life
where no sides at all
could be taken
ostensively.
I also know
this memory's window
is still yet
too painful to open again.
I hope the window can be opened soon, your brother sounds like a friend worth keeping close to your thoughts.
Teddy wore out a long time ago Karin - but still have him clasped in my heart.
To have this strong brotherly connection through what sounds a difficult childhood, must have given you both some more strength at the time. A sensitive and proud tribute to your dear brother and wondered if you still have your teddy.
heart-breaking...but he's stil with you in spirit....
well scripted fay. sincere, real.
Such a heartfelt write of a lost brother. Your tribute to him was finely written. Thanks for having the courage to share.
It's never easy when we lose someone close and it can be easier to block some things, you have written a lovely tribute to your brother and you will always have good memories of him regardless of your childhood.
This deeply touching write of your relationship with your brother during youth was brilliantly written, Fay. It is sad you and he grew up in a home with bickering parents, as many of us have. There will always be a good memory of your brother in your heart. Carl.
Dear Fay, such a courageous and heartfelt poem, beautifully expressed, such sadness, David.
a very beautiful tribute for a beloved brother..
I can feel your pain in losing a dear brother Fay...this is a beautiful tribute to him.
A beautiful tribute to a obviously cherished brother. He did keep humour and care alive in life, Fay - it lives on in you. :)
A moving write ! The brother you lost , the brother loved , haunts you as a sad memory !When sorrow is shared , the sorrow is halved ! -Raj
sometimes memories just hurt thank you fay
Sad indeed and I feel that your brother reads alone this great poem beyond the vision of memory.