Joyce Johnson Poet Rhyme

Brotherly Love

We’ve heard of brothers who didn’t love
but hated their siblings instead.
And there were some who went so far 
as to want a brother dead.

Cain slew Abel, Romulus killed Remus
Jacob tricked his brother Esau.
And brother killed brother in Civil War,
worst the country ever saw.

But this is not the way it should be
and my own dad and mother
raised five sons who didn’t quarrel.
Each one truly loved the other.

They were taught the Bible story
told by the man with many sons.
A bundle of sticks can’t be broken
but you easily snap just one.

My brothers all stayed friends for life
and no one came between them. 
I miss their jokes and jovial talk,
its so long now since I’ve seen them.

Brother love is a wonderful thing
and I saw it personified
in my big loving brothers
until the day the first one died.

Their circle became a bit smaller
as they left it one by one.
Now my younger brother, sister and I
have a circle of our own.

By Joyce Johnson  April 22, 2011
For Miranda's "Brotherly Love " Contest

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Wandering Butterfly April 26, 2011 at 12:01 PM Lovely, just Lovely, Joyce, this Rhyme rythmaticly melted my heart...soup mail...Love Randa

Carolyn Devonshire April 25, 2011 at 4:48 PM Just like Cain and Abel, brothers still kill each other. It was so sad to read the last two verses, Joyce. I am by far the youngest of three siblings and dread the day our tiny circle becomes smaller. Bless you for sharing this touching poem. Love, Carolyn

Poet Destroyer A April 23, 2011 at 9:26 PM Joyce, a wonderful entry good luck.... I had fun reading your poem, take care and have your self a happy and safe Easter! always p.d.

Cory Long April 23, 2011 at 4:02 PM this is very well written, I have 4 brothers and I still am close with all of them.. Don't know what i would do with out them. Good luck in the contest.. Happy easter as well Cory

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 23, 2011 at 3:44 PM vividly portrayed on the concept of brotherly luv Joyce.. good luck in the contest my friend.. u captured the essence of all phases of being a brother with much luv... can relate with my sons and how they feel for each other....