Curtis Johnson Poet Sonnet

My Older Brother

"I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart)
I am never without it". Quote _ by E.E. Cummings

There was far more of you that we never got to see.
But I was able to see through the anger and the drugs. 
The positive things you did for and with me, and the
way you thought of others were planted in my heart.
I have no doubt that time would have shown us more.
But it was not to be, because you left this world in 2004,
far sooner than anyone could have expected.

I grieve because we were not able to grow old together,
and because too few knew the real you; the one with a
great big heart; the one who made special efforts to
showcase the accomplishments of others. You were selfless.
It was very clear to me that you placed a high premium on
'The value of people'. On possession, not so much. So much
of who you are still living inside of me. Thanks for the model.

090822PSCtest, Writing Challenge- In My Heart- S Form.
Constance La France. Theme: Lost to Heaven-Brother

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Deb M September 9, 2022 at 8:57 PM A very beautiful heartfelt and sad poem Curtis to and about your loved brother. I am sorry for your loss he sounds like a good man. Debx Curtis Johnson September 15, 2022 at 8:08 AM Thank you, Deb.

Darlene De Beaulieu September 9, 2022 at 11:56 AM Hello Curtis Johnson, e.e.cumming's is my fav. poet. that is my fav. poem by him. Your brother is with you in spirit. Watching over you. blessings my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu September 15, 2022 at 10:47 AM Hello Curtis Johnson, You are welcome. He is with you in spirit watching over you. You need a hug. Hug. .Darlene Curtis Johnson September 15, 2022 at 8:09 AM Hi, Darlene. Thanks for your comments.