Shannon Abreu Poet I do not know?

To My Brother My Friend

I wrote this poem 3/26/1996

To My Brother, My Friend

My first memory of you was
looking through the hospital nursery
window at this little butterball that
I was told was my new little brother.

From that moment on I was now
your "little mother" For over the years,
through joys and sorrow, I protected
you as if you were my own.

But as you grew the roles reversed and 
since you've protected me.  You're my truest friend
in the world.  I know I can always count on you
to be there no matter the cost
and BROTHER, I want you to know
that WITHOUT you I would truly
be lost!



**Since losing him recently I truly do feel "lost" I found this poem at my parents

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Beata Agustin February 4, 2026 at 9:12 PM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Poet Destroyer A March 10, 2016 at 2:33 AM awesome poem, Shannon...LINDA

Skat A July 5, 2015 at 1:59 AM Shannon:) Wonderful poem, I enjoyed dropping by. Love SKAT

Carrie Richards January 12, 2010 at 12:04 PM O my goodness....this brings tears... The love is so endearing. I have only one sibling, a brother, so this touches deeply. I'm so sorry for your loss.