James Fraser Poet Rhyme

Two Brothers

1969, two boys on the run
But on the run 
To have much fun
 
Monday night, Boys Brigade
Where on this evening
A life will fade
 
The older by two years
Could ran very fast
The youngest in the race
Just couldn't last
 
Corner turned
I'll catch up you'll see
Where you are 
I want to be
 
To reach that corner
I ran and ran
As I lifted my head
My brother hit by a van
 
As I reach the road
I hear screams above the brakes
Screeching tyres
As my world all breaks
 
My brother of nine
Dragged for fifty yards
Under a van 
Body skinned and tarred
 
I stand there trembling
In fear and tears
Slow motion engulfs me
As I shuffle near
 
Panic sets as I turn and run
Past the corner
Where it all began
 
Running back to my father
Shouting Boom Booms dead
Images running through my head
 
My beloved brother
Who could run faster than thee
His life taken in front of me
 
To see what I seen
Just a boy of seven
Watching Angels take his brother to heaven




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Mrs. Yolanda Nicholsen December 30, 2023 at 12:21 PM Very creative enjoyed reading your work.

Beata Agustin December 25, 2023 at 2:38 AM 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.

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser October 13, 2014 at 7:14 AM its hard indeed. :( i am a nurse and have handled lots of accident cases patients need to appear all dtrong but inside :(... heartfelt. James Fraser October 13, 2014 at 4:12 PM Yes indeed, you must have seen many sights in the hospital where you worked. Nurses should be recognised more for the caring they do, James :)

James Peranteau August 30, 2009 at 4:01 AM Dear James,..I'm sorry ! The day will come when Jehovah will wipe out every tear from our eyes ! God bless you friend ! james

Raul Moreno June 1, 2009 at 3:06 PM I totally feel and relate to the pain in this write. We always have reminders of what could have been...Raul

Vince Suzadail Jr. May 25, 2009 at 6:27 PM This is sad. I had four brothers and when one was badly wounded in Nam, we waited in fear. I'm lucky. At 62, I still have them all. God Bless. Vince

May 25, 2009 at 3:16 PM Wow! The tragedy is portrayed in a personal and vivid way--sure to connect with readers. Life is never the same after an event like this. The language seems fitting as this enfolds through the eyes of a seven-year-old. Well done! Thank you for all the kind comments your left on my poetry today. I am so grateful. Karen

Ernilando Tugaff April 29, 2009 at 11:26 AM James, I love this write but it made my eyes misty. Tragedy. Ernilando

Elizabeth Lindsey April 26, 2009 at 10:28 AM Wow...... This is an amazing write... Im so fortunate... This also reminds me of someone in Dec on Christmas who passed away in a car accident.... He was 18 years old.. I love this write... -Elizabeth Lindsey

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen April 25, 2009 at 4:58 AM I'm crying. Life is so hard sometimes. This is well written. It took me to tears and reminded me of a childhood neighbor that was killed in a car accident. It's nice to have you on this site. Always, Dane.