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Forgotten Brother -- Trevor Depugh

Day by day cant get you off my mind, once screamed for you now left behind, eyes sodden stolen joy from youth, swore you would never leave me behind, your absence is proof, stars burst into brilliant flame, I looked up and worshiped you without shame, You were the sun, the moon the world, I was your sister, a forgotten girl, tears frozen on the asphyxiated plane, a black abyss, cosmic space, broken knuckles, battered head, in my arms your body bled, a shallow breath, a gentle brush, your whimpered pains at night I shushed, cant forget the love that grew, did God give you to me or me to you, Your gone now, left me behind, without a care without a cry, rings bloodied on another face, your own reflection shattered by your little sisters embrace, is everything you say a lie, if you told the truth would you die, i try to hate you, i try to forget, but it never works, your memory is stuck inside my head, you made a million promises to me, I don't even know if you continue to breathe, you could be six feet under the floor, but still I pray one day you'll knock on my door, day by day, cant get you off my mind, once swore to me you would never leave me behind, screaming for you, your absence is proof, you never cared, and that's the truth... ~For Trevor Depugh

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 4/17/2012 8:32:00 AM
Ive got a lot that's on my mind today But every man got a story to tell My brother watched his life go down the drain His addiction took control of him Every time I see my brother look at me I turn my head, to me he's dead So much pressure, so much pain Everything to lose, nothing to gain But I'm going on again It's everything that he ever dreamed Says things he doesn't mean But I'm going on again -Brother By Adelitas Way
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Date: 4/16/2012 7:55:00 PM
powerful, heart afflicting write encased in ironic prose. HIghly personal. Well written to show the intricate depth of the relationship, Jessica
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Date: 4/16/2012 11:40:00 AM
Wow...excellent work keep up the good penning, and keep up your faith!Sorry for your loss. Hugs Laila
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Date: 4/15/2012 6:39:00 PM
It's heart wrenching Jess, something we all have to face...Well written...Hold on to your faith... Love Diana
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