My Big Brother Taught Me

Before I could walk, he took me by the hand,
encouraged my steps and watched me land. 
I was his brother he would never possess,
with long blond curls and a frilly dress.

He taught me to climb trees as soon as I could run,
took me frog hunting and to shoot a gun.
Took me to the barn loft to jump in hay,
always taught me to have fun everyday.

As we both age in years, he teaches me,
whether or not he knows how much I see.
I recall the songs his voice use to sing,
the smiles of happiness he use to bring.

Divided by miles he still teaches me,
for the love he shows is his guarantee.

Copyright © 2010 By Caryl S. Muzzey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 9/29/2010 9:50:00 AM
I am happy to be able to sit and read all the diverse poems here at PoetrySoup today. I am glad your poetry was among the ones I am reading today Caryl. The best to you in Constance's contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/28/2010 2:25:00 PM
A beautiful entry on a sibling love and friendship. Good luck for the contest ;)
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Date: 9/28/2010 1:18:00 PM
Very wonderful to the contest of Constance. Good luck, Caryl
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Date: 9/28/2010 11:32:00 AM
Siblings are not always rivals, most times they are friends ...well done again
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