Brotherly Love

It’s funny what a picture can say,
When you look real deep and watch them lay,
Closer than they have ever been,
How to describe and where to begin,
The start of their destiny,
Two little angels, happy and carefree,
The oldest awake and taken it in,
His little face glistening.
For the first time he is not the only one,
Mom brought new life, another son,
In his eyes he’s proud and filled with bliss,
I am sure there is only one thing he will miss,
Getting all the attention, all of the time,
Sharing his parents love, at times won’t be fine,
But as they grow, they will have such a bond
A journey through life like two little swans
Tending to one another’s needs
But also sometimes needing the oldest to lead,
With no doubt when there in school,
 the oldest one will always be cool,
If anyone ever tries to make the little one look like a fool,
He will be protected, that’s the brotherly rule,
The little one always watching and tagging along,
Looking up to his brother, who will always appear to be strong,
They may fight with each other,
But God forbid, someone messes with that little kid,
The hero role will consume the oldest child,
Fire will spark and he will become quit wild,
They will go through so many stages,
Write so many pages,
In their childhood series
It will make moms eyes teary,
As they get older the lessons they learn,
Will keep their hearts turned,
To one another forever,
no matter the weather,
No one will break that,
They cannot fake that,
It all starts with a picture and a smile,
The innocence and joy of being a child.

By: Sabina
4/30/11
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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May 25, 2011 at 4:24 AM
Congratulations Sabina on your win in the "Brotherly Love" contest sponsored by Miranda Lambert. Love, Carol
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May 24, 2011 at 6:30 PM
Sabina- 2 thumbs up from me!! You wrote straight from the photo and it absolutely wonderful! Congrats to u. Gwendolen
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May 24, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Congrats on your HM, Sabina. Great piece. Nice going. xxxRalph
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May 24, 2011 at 8:26 AM
The older brother may miss being the center of attention, Sabina, but the special bond brothers share is described so well in your poem. Congratulations on your success in Randa's contest! Love, Carolyn
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May 24, 2011 at 8:03 AM
Congrats Sabina on your HM in the Brotherly Love contest with this wonderful write on that special bond between kin...enjoy your very special honor with luv..
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May 4, 2011 at 5:44 PM
Artistic choice of words and so wonderfully put together...soup mail Love Randa
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April 30, 2011 at 7:29 PM
* i love the last two verses * sooo sweetly brushed and beautiful * these images of an innocent precious child * untainted by time amid this shadow made world for the most * and although i love the picture and ideal * “Your Lovely Light” * has hung upon the poetic wall for all to admire * it is merely an ebb and flow dream for the majority in this world * but applause for * “Your Sweetheart” * hugs and kisses * kisses and hugs * sarah
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April 30, 2011 at 7:01 PM
Well, Sabina.. i don't have the joy you do,, with your brother memories.. i don't have any brothers well just one... my little borther.. but big brothers I have no more... ... and i don't know how to feel about it.. a very smooth poem,, glad i stopped by to read.. take care..p,d,
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