My Brother

My brother is a spirit
His shadow haunts the walls
I've heard him in the midnight hour
Walking through the hall

I've seen him turning doorknobs
I've heard him rattle chains
I've heard him moaning ghostly songs
That sing of past remains

I've felt him in the dark of night
I've shivered from the cold
I've felt him reaching out to me
To find someone to hold

Through misty dreams I've heard his voice
Calling out to me
Beckoning to reach my hand
And set my spirit free

But I refrain and I remain
Adrift on solid ground
Wondering if this could be
My long lost brother found


Rockman
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Craig Avatar
April 13, 2012 at 7:42 AM
Goose bumps rushing as I read.Thanks so much for directing me to it!
Roberts Avatar
June 22, 2011 at 12:54 PM
wonderful rhyme, congrats on your win
Horne Avatar
June 21, 2011 at 8:57 AM
Many congrats on your win in our contest, Rockman : ) Carolyn and I loved your poem.
Brown Avatar
June 21, 2011 at 4:43 AM
Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's & Jack's "Ghosts" contest Rockman. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
June 20, 2011 at 9:38 PM
wow, this one is awesome. One of the ones I like best. Congratulations in the contest.
Mehta Avatar
June 20, 2011 at 6:10 PM
My congratulations on the win in the contest of carolyn, Rockman
Johnson Avatar
June 20, 2011 at 4:16 PM
It would be nice to know. Wonderful win for you. Congratulaions. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
June 20, 2011 at 3:27 PM
Congrats Rockman on your wonderful win in the Ghosts contest with this amazing entry ..enjoy another sweet victory for excellence in poetry luv..
Devonshire Avatar
June 20, 2011 at 3:27 PM
Wonderful write, Rockman. Congratulations on your win in the Ghosts contest! Jack and I judged blindly and there were many good entries that did not place, so those who did should feel very proud. Love, Carolyn
Gorelick Avatar
June 20, 2011 at 3:20 PM
congrats on your big win...very nice rhymes and a nice story..true? BG
Mister Roboto Avatar
June 19, 2011 at 10:15 AM
good words man! 7up
Mehta Avatar
June 19, 2011 at 7:38 AM
Creative and touchy write on brother, Rockman
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