David

David, you mean the very world to me and more Can you forgive me? You brighten my days when I am low and dead And you listen—you always are there to listen Bearing all things, you let me cry on your shoulder You comforted me when I was scared to death Of the demons…always watching…you were there Watching over me, scaring them away from me You save me by being alive and who you are, David Without you, I would fall apart and shrivel into shame Because there are few that listen—few that listen You draw the poisons of my pain clear out And you let them sink into your own skin You swallowed my poison instead of spitting it out I let you drown, David—forgive me…I let you drown I’m selfish and rude, and I always ignore you And for ever doing that, I hate myself Seeing you in your last moments…woke me up I’ve been a selfish bastard and I hate me For never giving you enough love David you are everything to us all and more Do you hear me? You are so uplifting to all of those around you You are selfless—so incredibly selfless And in the silence you lifted me high with praise Because I knew you would always be the one to give it Never was there a day that you didn’t believe in me Even when in darkness have I buried you in all matters of sin Your light blinds the demonic rust...your light always shining Never leaving me in the dust but never expecting the same back And I never saved you! From all the loneliness I never thought of you! I was so selfish I will never let you go again—I will fight for your glory You are amazing in every way Far braver and brighter than I have ever dreamed to be I let you down this time, David…I cried for your life But now I ask for your forgiveness Seeing you being taken away…crushed me to the marrow I’ve never hated myself more than tonight But I will never, ever say goodbye *for my little brother, David William Breidenthal - I would love for you guys to read some of his poetry. He is a brilliant kid. And he’s been having some tough times. Thanks. *