For My Brother
we were children then
you were the youngest of three
how could he take you
without taking me
i sheltered you
when you were small
and picked you up
if you should fall
i helped to teach you
right from wrong
somehow you seemed
to get along
a ranchers life
we children shared
up in the saddle
you and i were paired
so much younger
you than me
watching you
came naturally
you always wanted
to be the first
and into each room
your presence burst
how sad dear brother
to see you go
you must have known
we loved you so
i guess you got
your final wish
and now you have
entered heavens bliss
please save a place
for sis and me
so we may share
eternity...
Love you Tom
Copyright © Sharon Ruebel | Year Posted 2011
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