Big Brother

When I was small,
 you tortured me,
 with innocent tickles.

When I was eight,
 you taught me
 to ride a bike.

When I was eighteen,
 you offered comfort
 to a broken heart.

When I was twenty eight,
 your famous band
 played at my wedding.

When I was forty eight,
 you understood my
 married woes.

When I was admitted,
 unable to cope,
 you visited me.

When I was voiceless,
 and heading to court,
 you spoke for me.

When I was fatherless,
 you stepped in
 and fathered me.

I love you
 Derek.xx
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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A   Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 10:04 PM
JEAN, Congratulations on your awesome sibling win. XOX - LINDA -
Murray Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 5:21 AM
Thank you Linda. I am having such fun here.
A  Avatar
January 18, 2016 at 8:42 AM
Jean, Congratulations on your lovely win. Love the subject..... SKAT **
Murray Avatar
January 18, 2016 at 10:28 AM
Thank you SKAT.
Roper Avatar
January 15, 2016 at 5:12 PM
Jean, congratulations on your placement on my “When Older Siblings or Younger Step In”... contest. A wonderful tribute to your brother I’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs Eve
Roper Avatar
January 15, 2016 at 5:45 PM
You are sure blessed I'm the oldest of 8 siblings and the majority of the time very dysfunctional...
Murray Avatar
January 15, 2016 at 5:24 PM
Thank you Eve. I am one of seven loving siblings. I am blessed.
A  Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 1:07 PM
JEAN, Enjoyed reading your poem today. LUV **SKAT**
Murray Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 2:03 PM
Thank you SKAT. I enjoy posting my poems here. Because of the website's advice to only praise, I know if there is a remark, it is unlikely a character assassination similar to what I received on another website. so, I click in to see with joy.
Aaron Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 9:03 AM
A wonderful homage...
Murray Avatar
December 6, 2015 at 12:31 PM
Thank you David.
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