Two Closely Born Sons

Still just in diapers himself and already his brother’s keeper;
Logan watches lovingly as Lucas naps in sleepers.
Perhaps it’s in his DNA or the symptoms of a first born son,
But Logan has bonded with his little brother more than any one.

He was fascinated with Mommy’s belly, knowing a brother grew within;
His head he laid upon her bump and would carefully listen.
The first day they brought Lucas home he watched his brother cry
And promised in his little head that being a good brother he would try.

Future years will bring competitiveness and perhaps a fight or two,
But Logan always will be the older brother that Lucas can look up to.
It starts when they are very young, sharing toys and hand-me-down clothes;
The bond formed between two closely born sons nobody else can know.


by Joe Flach
For the "Brotherly Love" contest
Written and posted on 5/3/2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Onclaud Avatar
May 26, 2011 at 11:51 PM
big time cheers for the hip, hip win, joe.. just amazing!..:) hugggs
Brown Avatar
May 25, 2011 at 4:15 AM
Congratulations Joe on your win in the "Brotherly Love" contest sponsored by Miranda Lambert. Love, Carol
Taylor Avatar
May 24, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Congrats on your win, Joe. Awesome piece. Nice going. Ralph
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May 24, 2011 at 8:00 AM
So cute the way you describe Logan listening to his mom's belly in anticipation of havig a new brother. Sure, there will be competitiveness and maybe some arguments, but you describe their bond so well! Congratulations on you win, Joe. Love, Carolyn
Dailey Avatar
May 24, 2011 at 7:59 AM
I might have beat you this time Joe but I know the competition when I read one. Mike
Sweetheart Avatar
May 24, 2011 at 7:51 AM
Congrats Joe on your great win in the Brotherly Love contest with this excellent entry on kinship and luv.. my friend.. enjoy another top spot with luv..
Dailey Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 1:31 PM
Good poem and good luck in the contest. I entered it as well but without the experience of having a brother or sons.
Onclaud Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 12:28 PM
absolutely heartwarming, dear joe... you wrote this which much soul! winning wishes to you. :) huggs, nette
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