Dear Brother

Five years ago we were together In the war cold was the weather You cared for me but I didn’t bother It was very dark the enemy getting closer “Take care of the family run I will cover” Then a gun fire, a painful cry it was over You died for me why oh dear brother The sun was up the war far gone Troops going home and I was alone Stiff I was just like a stone For I knew the family had no bone As I was leaving the bloody war zone I told my self “what is done is done” I saw your wife calm as a dove Holding your picture high above Then mama asked, “Is your brother alive” I told them….; mama couldn’t believe Your wife in pain could only say “oh my love” I couldn’t stay I had to leave I was brutal selfish person ever Mama was always in tears like a river Always drunk making your lives bitter But you were there to make me better Looking at your face I would say never The truth is you where the family’s last silver My life has become a loosing game I work hard to bring a happy flame But everything I do is so lame For am not you things won’t be the same Their eyes say “your death I am to blame” Either ways you are more alive than I AM….