My Dearest Brother

My Dearest Brother You know I Love You like no other… When I woke up today In my mind these thoughts played… Since you’ve been taken away I’ve searched for the right words to say How much I miss you… everyday… Even though it’s been a while Each time I hear your voice my heart smiles… Thank you for the birthday wishes I send you this note with a thousand kisses… I’ve wanted to protect you Since you were knee high… and each day you grew The right way to do this; I never knew The choices you’d make; I could not undo… I remember the days when together we played When on my shoulder your head laid How I wish your pain would fade How I wish I could take it all away… While you’re locked away in that cell I Pray each night you’re not living in hell I Pray for God to keep you well I Pray for the day when to your face I can tell I love you brother I love you like no other… Lay

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T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet

Date: 1/1/2011 1:31:00 PM

Oh such a strong love for a brother.My childhood is why poetry means so much cause it lets me express my life.Thanks Waylee for giving me that chance.Teresa

Joyce Johnson

Date: 1/1/2011 10:10:00 AM

I am glad you had someone to whole heartedly love in your sad childhood and that he had you. I pray he will see free and better days and use your love to guide him. Love, Joyce

Walayee Poet Lay Whitlock-Ishway

Date: 1/1/2011 7:16:00 AM

Hey Carolyn, I did just that. Mailed this poem along with a letter promising to continue to write. Lay

Skat A

Date: 12/31/2010 6:14:00 PM

Lay, Hope you are enjoying the new year. May you be blessed with a wonderful & joyful New Year! Take care*Luv~SKAT

The Situation

Date: 12/30/2010 9:06:00 PM

i have only one brother. i pray he is well as you do yours. he is in a sort of exile. but as God seen fit it is better for him to be with the wife he has chosen. funny how God works. He did everything for the best. may God strengthen your brother while he is away. T. S.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/30/2010 5:59:00 PM

Nice Lay..as for me,, i just got mad at mine,,lol,, he will get over it,, it was all over a phone call, I missed... have a nice one,..p.d.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/30/2010 11:39:00 AM

Oh, Lay, I'm so moved by your love for your brother. No, you can't take away the events that led to his incarceration, but you can still express your love so beautifully. You have such a kind soul and I'm sure he means the world to you. Please consider sending this to him; surely it will make his days in prison easier to know how much you care. Love, Carolyn

Audrey Haick

Date: 12/30/2010 11:18:00 AM

This is very touching, Lay. Pure love, powerful, conquers all, absorbs all pain. God bless your brother and I pray that he finds peace and the courage to know that he is still worth a lot in the eyes of God and his family! Blessings and love, always, Audrey

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/30/2010 9:36:00 AM

Sensitive and very touching Lay.. super emotional write with lovely sentiments of dearest brother to remember... good luck in the contest ..an exceptional write so very tender and dear my friend.. enjoyed this precious piece..with luv..