Brotherly Love

Curling into him feeling his tiny breaths,
Looking over him to stable his dreams
Wondering when he will talk
Gazing at his tiny fingers
So life like but so small
I am his guide and I will protect
I will guide his ambitions, dreams and questions
An oyster to a pearl enclosed
Warmth to a hand comfortably hiding
Pocketed inside for rest from the world
What are you dreaming my baby brother
Know I will always be your side
Two soldiering stars together shining from up above
Experiencing the pure beauty of  something called Brotherly love

Claire Burke
03/05/2011
(Brotherly Love)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
May 25, 2011 at 4:20 AM
Congratulations Claire on your win in the "Brotherly Love" contest sponsored by Miranda Lambert. Love, Carol
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May 24, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Congrats on your win, Claire. Excellent piece. Nice going. xxxRalph
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May 24, 2011 at 8:18 AM
Uplifting poem that speaks so well of brotherly love, Claire. Congratulations on your win in Paula's contest! Love, Carolyn
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May 24, 2011 at 7:57 AM
Congrats Claire on your wonderful win in the Brotherly Love contest with this excellent entry .. enjoy your top spot with luv for excellence..luv..
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May 17, 2011 at 5:16 AM
A tender, heartfelt write. Very poetic and warm. Good luck in the contest! Kind regards, Robert.
Brown Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 5:06 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry this morning Claire. I will be back again soon to read more. May the sun shine down on you and bring great joy to your life now and always. Love, Carol
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May 2, 2011 at 4:34 PM
Interesting work..Sara
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