Within Your Reach

A loving heart you have always had,
it shows in many ways,
and I will hold you dearly,
until my final days.

A brother by blood you, and I,
to walk side by side,
you helped me through some trying times,
with words you tried to guide.

Sometimes I listened to what you said,
and followed your advice,
then sometimes I didn't,
you just wanted me to do right.

You are so independent,
never needing to much help,
I guess in your silence,
tears you must have wept.

I was always  the loud one,
and I needed people around,
you are so private,
your thoughts so safe, and sound.

I just wanted to tell you,
how special you are to me,
and if you ever need me,
I'll be right here always within your reach.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 4/20/2009 12:57:00 PM
great commerative trubute!! Light & Love
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Date: 3/6/2009 7:07:00 AM
wow , very touching indeed, it bought a tear to my eyes to see the passion in this write. you are so gifted and your expressions are great . ...:) your friend always Alan Fitz.
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Date: 2/28/2009 7:24:00 AM
Two hearts of gold here one with pride and one that's humble,you are such a loving and caring person,I'm praying, and he has to keep fight this,God Blless,love you,Marie
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Date: 2/28/2009 5:11:00 AM
My brother and I are as different as night and day, but we are our only siblings and are very close. Family is so important. Beautiful write. Love, Shar
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Date: 2/27/2009 8:21:00 PM
Christy I know that this poem came from your heart, and that is what touches others. I know about brothers I lost one to lung cancer .keep up the good writing. Thanks for the comment on my poem your friend margie KEEP THE FAITH
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Date: 2/27/2009 8:13:00 PM
Christy I'll bet it goes without saying how much you love your brother and how much you really care, and vice-versa. When you are young you may fight like cats and dogs but when you share the same life's blood there is a bond that cannot be broken. You are the best, Ron
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Date: 2/27/2009 8:09:00 PM
This is so special. I have 2 older brothers and 2 older sisters. They all have tried to lead me right as my parents did, knowing in all their special ways, that is what makes family. In saying that I want you to know how much this touched me, I have a brother just so similiar in the ways you have described here. Larry is his name. A wonderful, very iron strong man that has NEVER let me see him cry. Thanks for sharing this wonderful piece of art. Best regards, Lucinda
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Date: 2/27/2009 6:40:00 PM
Christy I reckon that he loved this for it is always wonderful to know that someone is in your corner - God Bless you hon, YF4L - MJ
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Date: 2/27/2009 6:19:00 PM
How precious Christy. Its funny how you can be born of the same parents and totally different. You seem to have a special bond. Wonderful write Chrisity.
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