My Brother

My Brother Today is our twenty-fifth birthday, Dear Brother! We were like-twins born on same date Fifteen minutes apart Who knew, you could leave me all on a sudden, Last Year! By appearance we were alike, but opposite in nature You were strong, energetic: Me weak, lethargic. You! Always engaged being busy Me! Preferred to lie down, being lazy. In school, playground, everywhere, you acted as my protector I was pampered by parents. You took blame covering my fault. I was all along indebted to you, but got no scope to repay, only to admit gratitude. Both of us were attacked by Meningitis. Weak one survived, strong brother passed away. Cruel Nature has done unforgivable injustice. We were entwined for twenty- four years. Timid backward brother left behind to shed tears! Now I am a lone fighter in struggle of life, only to put a posy of flower on your grave! My Idol! My Brother! Bold and brave. Since childhood I put my head on your shoulder. My volunteered guardian! Fifteen minutes older. My Dearest Brother 09/ 17/17 Poems that paint a picture 2 Contest by Silent One Second Place 'STRAND SELECT F' Contest by Brian Strand