Brother

you were never there
my brother
when i needed you
but i know you care
because we are blood
and you ain't Cain
that's why i am here
at your darkest
lay your spirit in my hands
and i'll deliver it to the Most High.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Bathsheba Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 5:20 AM
Good strong write Emmanuel - Thanks for sharing -:)
Kendrick Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 5:11 AM
Great love of your brother is expressed in these words..Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
Culverhouse Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 4:45 AM
sweet words of dedication to your brother==welcome to poetry soup!!
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