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Big Brother When I was little I thought you knew everything. I thought you could do anything. I believed you were bigger than life. You were at least bigger than me, and always told me stuff. I trusted you. When the bad man came, the evil monster in the night, the shade in the darkness, you were not there. You were somewhere else. I tried to tell you “he” would come back. You did not understand me? Or! You did not want too. If you did, then there was more… It was worse than I had already lived through, and it would be repeated, often. That made everything sadder. I thought you were a warrior. I thought you slew dragons. You are just a boy. I should never have thought I could be saved. I was given away from the start. The price… paid. All is okay now. I forgive you.

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/21/2019 1:12:00 AM

Now that you have forgiven him Ann a burden will be lifted that you were carrying - it is heartbreaking to be let down by someone in the family that you love dearly. Well penned Ann, Hugs and Blessings, Jennifer.

Ann Foster
Date: 9/21/2019 9:13:00 AM

Truly, does not matter if they are family or friend. One soul to the other... We are so much more than connected by "family". some of us long to be missing on cartons of milk... funny... depends on which side of the table at breakfast. Some live to have a family, while others wish they had none? Life is difficult, but there is still beauty and wonder... Hugs my friend. Have a great day. Ann

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/20/2019 7:13:00 PM

If this is what I think, I am so sorry he did not stand up for you and try to help you. This feels authentic and is sad, but i am glad all is ok and you could forgive him.

Ann Foster
Date: 9/21/2019 9:10:00 AM

Forgiving someone is harder maybe than the actions of being hurt at all. At other times, there is no strength left for forgiveness as there is nothing left of anything. Hugs. my friend. All is well. It is true there is a sea of forgetfulness, and "He" throws things there in the deep water. too deep to ever swim... Hugs. and Hugs and hugs. Ann

Quoth Theraven

Date: 9/20/2019 10:11:00 AM

Ann, Very thought-provoking poem. When 'Big Brother' was supposed to mean more than a reality TV show. Glad though now., you wish for forgiveness for the boy. Never too late to try for understanding, even if some can never relate. -Richard

Ann Foster
Date: 9/21/2019 9:08:00 AM

True. the never relate part. Heroes in my heart meant something different. Not everyone can live up to an image built in a dream. Hugs. Have a lovely day. Ann

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/20/2019 4:36:00 AM

WOW... this is so heart wrenching. It touched me deeply, as it was meant to and I so feel for this girl. It is just so heart breaking. God bless you

Ann Foster
Date: 9/21/2019 9:07:00 AM

Hugs...Hugs... Hugs... Thank you. May you have the very nicest day ever. Ann

Constance La France

Date: 9/20/2019 4:00:00 AM

Ann, oh what a powerful poem. I can feel the pain, the love and the sorrow dripping from your words.

Ann Foster
Date: 9/21/2019 9:06:00 AM

You are so kind. Thank you for your words. Blessings on your day. Ann

Eve Roper

Date: 9/19/2019 10:29:00 PM

Wow, this struck me hard. I am the oldest of 7 children so, I don’t have any concept of how you felt. Big brothers and sisters are supposed to protect and be mentors for the little ones, but I assume if they don’t understand your need, they might turn a blind eye the other directions, or maybe they were to young and afraid like you mention. No one should ever hurt a child in fact not at any age. Thank you for sharing something like this is hard to heal or even forget. Hugs Eve

Ann Foster
Date: 9/21/2019 9:05:00 AM

We look up to people sometimes in our lives, making them larger than life, to find they are small and scared too. Hugs. You were a wonderful big brother it sounds like. Your brothers and sisters are truly blessed. Hugs. Ann

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/19/2019 9:02:00 PM

we all think because they are older they should protect us, but how can they when they are little too...powerful write my friend ...hugs

Ann Foster
Date: 9/19/2019 9:05:00 PM

So true. We believe what we must to get through the worst. Sometimes our heroes are just as scared and scared as we are in the end. Hugs. Ann

Diane Perna

Date: 9/19/2019 8:30:00 PM

I can relate fully to your poem Big Brother, amazing writing, excellent details, I pray God is always with you, Love Diane

Ann Foster
Date: 9/19/2019 9:02:00 PM

Thank you sweet friend. God give you a pleasant night. A safe night. A safe tomorrow. A safe forever. Hugs. Ann