Best Brotherly Poems
Thank God I have a Brother!
He fixes up the truck,
I sometimes give him money,
Whenever he gets stuck.
(Not just for up and fixin’
The truck – not what I mean
‘f I tried, he wouldn’t take it)
It’s just that times ‘re lean.
His poor bald head works harder,
Than any I have known!
For he rides an old lawnmower,
And not a horse or throne!
He goes and helps the neighbors,
He will not take a cent,
(‘Course, he could make a killing,
That’s just not how he’s bent!)
Thank God I have a Brother,
Whose Kindness lifted me,
When I was drenched in sorrow,
And couldn’t hardly see.
He gripped me through the funeral,
Around the shoulders, hard,
And now, he’s lost his stepdad,
Who helped him in the yard,
Who told him ‘Mighty Fine’, and
Who loved, and sat a spell,
And stayed in the garage shop,
And cared that he was well.
So, now, he has a Brother,
Who’ll stand up, when he’s stuck,
And hold him by the shoulder,
And help him fix the truck.
BROTHERLY GRAVES
On brotherly graves wooden crosses don’t stand,
No widows weep there, mourning,
On mass graves you see only flowers and
The fire, eternally burning.
The earth here ruffled with stony waves
When mortars were ripping the planet.
There is no personal fate in these graves –
All fates merged in one under granite!
I see in the flame, that forever is lit,
A village burnt down to coals,
A tank that is flaming and there in it
I see burning soldiers’ souls!
On brotherly graves no widows weep,
And there they put no crosses …
But it doesn’t mean our grief isn’t deep
And we have forgotten the losses!
Translated by George Tokarev
© GEORGE TOKAREV 2003
Bombs are falling.
Death is calling.
Where is the brotherly love?
Why do you maim and kill?
Have you had your fill?
Where is your brotherly love?
Where is the mercy of man
for the children of the land?
Where is his brotherly love?
Take the oil and take the soil.
Do their bidding.
Where is their brotherly love?
You’re so tough.
Haven’t you had enough?
Where is your brotherly love?
By: Carole O’Terry Duet
Copyright: Feb. 2, 2018
“All Rights >Reserved”
BROTHERLY LOVE
Brother--
Blooded by my
Jealous rage --gone dead wrong
Betrayal won—Killed my mind and
Brother....
This is PART TWO
PART ONE: Cuchalainn's Crossing
Victoria Anderson-Throop
Based on the unbearably sad Celtic story of Cuchaliann and his foster brother and best friend Ferdiad. Tricked by a woman, to fight each other to the death, Cuchalainn killed his brother--then carried him--cradled in his arms-- miles home. (see photo in Wiki)
It's hard to imagine
There was ever a time
When we were strangers
Friends?
Not for two spirits who share
The affinity, admiration and respect
That we share
Brotherhood!
That's what defines us
Whether it's giving love through tough times
Or giving tough love
A shoulder to lean on
Or shouldering the weight
When the load is too heavy to carry alone
Do we always see eye to eye?
No.
Do we suffer permanent warm and fuzzies?
Nope.
Do we wish each other long life, health and prosperity?
Yep.
Would we do whatever we could
To help each other live long and prosper?
Absolutely.
I appreciate your love, brother...
I love you back.
Copyright 2016 Iger Rolyat All Rights Reserved
We’ve heard of brothers who didn’t love
but hated their siblings instead.
And there were some who went so far
as to want a brother dead.
Cain slew Abel, Romulus killed Remus
Jacob tricked his brother Esau.
And brother killed brother in Civil War,
worst the country ever saw.
But this is not the way it should be
and my own dad and mother
raised five sons who didn’t quarrel.
Each one truly loved the other.
They were taught the Bible story
told by the man with many sons.
A bundle of sticks can’t be broken
but you easily snap just one.
My brothers all stayed friends for life
and no one came between them.
I miss their jokes and jovial talk,
its so long now since I’ve seen them.
Brother love is a wonderful thing
and I saw it personified
in my big loving brothers
until the day the first one died.
Their circle became a bit smaller
as they left it one by one.
Now my younger brother, sister and I
have a circle of our own.
By Joyce Johnson April 22, 2011
For Miranda's "Brotherly Love " Contest
CUCHULAINN'S CROSSING OF THE RIVER (see BROTHERLY LOVE part 2)
When warriors chant the songs of war
And toast the friends here and beyond
They hide the pain and dread that stalks--
And guilt that haunts evade those songs
Like Cuchulainn the mighty Celt
Who struts through myth in mighty pride
Ev'n this great hero bore great grief
When-- by his hand --his brother died
Songs forget this, stories glance
Upon the Fate of brother ‘s death--
But painters capture hopeless eyes
As mighty arms held fleeting breath
He tender- gathered brother then
And babelike carried him across a stream
And holding him --- all glory
Fled --as bloody truth belied his dreams
(based on painting….” Cuchaulainn Carries Ferdiad across the River” Wikipedia)
Victoria Anderson-Throop
2013
That Jonah, the one in the whale, as from God he tried to run
Being tossed from his sail he pretty much thought he was done
Finally after three long days the whale spit him towards shore
And no matter what anyone says this is what happened for sure
Now he had a three day trip ahead, Johan made that trip in one
Going to the King of Nineveh to plead for the city to repent
And they did, till the second Generation, but there Jonah did sit
Waiting to see the fall of a nation in still feeling Nineveh was a pit
It was hot on that distant hill funny how that big gourd just grew
Almost giving him a slight chill a new love like he never knew
Then the worm ate it from the inside and he lost such an accord
Jonah sat there and cried, not for Nineveh, but that stupid gourde
I have no gourde by my side but it is here that I do sit and wait
But oh! how often I have cried in the knowing of mankind's fate
The thief comes in the middle of the night as so are you unprepared
I just pray you come to see the Light and know that someone cared
1 Thessalonians 4:9
But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you:
for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another
Roses are red Violets are blue
Sugar is sweet and so are you.
Your intelligent wording is unique
I write with you as your Psyduck
I'm a nerd with perfect words and so are you.
your nerdy book awaits to be written by muah and only muah
Make life less complicated for me
I promise you I'll always love you
Your company is adoring
Hear me blabber about my frusterations.
I promise you I'll do the same.
I'll always cherish every moment I spent with you.
Correct my grammar if Im a silly duck
Be my spell checker, correct my writing style if I mess up, Be my dictionary full with words and let me know what it means, and be my guidence when I lose my writing train of thought. Keep me focus, inspire me.
Make life less complicated for me and I shall do the same.
Hold my hand so I dont fall.
Stay with me all my life.
Contest: Brotherly Love
May 19,2011
These precious blessings FROM ABOVE that translate into love,
will fill your life with true gratification as they grow in this world.
Nurture the time and enjoy every hour, minute, second of this
bond of brotherly love.
Siblings will argue and fight, but this is part of the passage of rite.
As a parent you must teach them to love and create special memories that fit like a glove.
By: Marian Elise Marcus-James
TO GOD BE THE GLORY
DEDICATION TO MY BROTHER-- ROBERT LINDLEY
WHAT IS TRUE BROTHERLY LOVE
You’re gifted and inspiring
Words everpresent your showering
Receptive of God’s soft spoken word
Many want to be heard
WHAT IS TRUE BROTHERLY LOVE
Brother, you are without any doubts in my mind
So very humane and kind
Truly immensely gifted
A believer who never shifted
God has bless you
God continues to bless you
For all you do, let your light shine
Speak words of truths from the bible
WHAT IS TRUE BROTHERLY LOVE
May heavenly gifts be bestowed on you
Keep speaking the light that shines through
Such a generous and kind soul
I’m proud to call you my brother
May the peace and joy in your life surround you always
Keep in mind God got you as I do pray for you and all the other
Those other brothers of this world
Write ON Bro!!
Sight unseen you are chosen, your representation of..
TRUE BROTHERLY LOVE
I thank God and you for ALL YOU DO
America ask yourself the question what's your definition of true brotherly love
AMEN* Write ON Bro!!
8/10/18
Written words by
Robert Lindley & James Edward Lee Sr.2018©
***Most of the words conceived by God inspired naturally, but also some words comes from a private e-mail from Brother Robert Lindley to myself. His inspiring comments lead me to compose this verse instantly… So here’s to you another blessed dedication. I admire and appreciate your gifts..Blessings and peace always***
UNSUPPORTED CODE
Curling into him feeling his tiny breaths,
Looking over him to stable his dreams
Wondering when he will talk
Gazing at his tiny fingers
So life like but so small
I am his guide and I will protect
I will guide his ambitions, dreams and questions
An oyster to a pearl enclosed
Warmth to a hand comfortably hiding
Pocketed inside for rest from the world
What are you dreaming my baby brother
Know I will always be your side
Two soldiering stars together shining from up above
Experiencing the pure beauty of something called Brotherly love
Claire Burke
03/05/2011
(Brotherly Love)
I have this Brother, you may or may not
know,
Who holds onto disappointment & hurt
and refuses to let go,
What he doesn't seem to understand, is
not everyone thinks like his mind,
And to be different is wonderful for we're all
one of a kind,
I'm not here to sell my actions or my point
of view,
But I do expect people to be respectful, themselves, honest and true,
Indifference is what makes the world go
round,
Accepting different cultures and opinions,
let's us all stand on solid ground,
I don't need to shout out the good or bad that
has passes my way,
I just need to make things better for myself each passing day,
So I say for all the whole world to know
Life is to be expected to have its highs and lows!
Brothers shall be loved
I am my brothers keeper
the love of brothers is real.
God loves the brothers,
as well as all people.
Life of love
brings brothers together.
Togetherness is
authority of love
as life is toword the
love of brotherly bliss
Another tragedy arrived today,
loved ones and homes swept away.
We ask why but get no answer,
a given panic like the Signature of Cancer.
All is at peace then here it is,
finding that Mother Nature lives.
Then comes the calm after the storm,
so much gone, so many lives torn.
Tragic moments never do cease,
perhaps it is for love to increase.
Shamefully it takes such tragedies,
to bring together friends and families.
Remember the hurt on those faces,
know and show that love embraces.
Now it is time once again,
to seek out and help a fellow American.
Say your prayers to God above,
thank Him for, "Operation Brotherly Love!"