Am Your Bro, Angel Dear Poem by Leslie Xavier

You looked at me with a curious pose,
the very first day at the afternoon beach.
I saw respect, affection, love;
in those eyes which sparkled,
as I spoke about a life long back,
when I was a boy among boys,
and played and swam and fought,
for glory and for fun, in an island of Hope;
with your “guy” by my side,
I’m your brother, angel dear.

I left that day with lifted spirits,
after a healthy dose of laughter and love.
I spoke to you while riding home,
the day was fine because I met you dear.
You said it was the same with you,
and thanked me for my thoughtful words;
but a special bond was formed that day,
we never knew what was happening then;
until the day I called and said
I’m your brother, angel dear.

Eight months or so it’s now,
you turned a lady,20 years of life.
But for me you’re just a baby cute,
you were born then to be my sister sweet.
I carried you around in my mind,
and pulled your cheeks and tied you hair.
I told stories and princely lores,
to tuck you in, the sleeping child.
Little by little I realised then,
I’m your brother, angel dear.

Nothing’s perfect, happiness too,
you fought me and I hit back fast.
But sibling fights are affairs of love,
I made up with my chocolate treats.
You gave me love and concern too,
the deepened bond showed when you cried;
the day when I was down for the count,
after falling from my crazy ride.
Your prayers brought me back to health,
I’m your brother, angel dear.

You laugh with me this day so bright,
the moment’s letting me live my life.
You’ve been firm when I made the naughty turn,
you’ve been kind when I had a nasty slip.
I became one of your closest ones,
as your shared your joys with this strangest of man.
Crazy I can be, but you don’t mind.
you’ve taken me as your very own.
I may not be perfect, but still;
I’m your brother, angel dear.

I roam still in fits of rage,
anguish of a starved heart.
But you’ve been the kindest one,
being there when everyone left.
The so called friend and loved ones all,
they found it easy to forget and go,
but sister, you stayed by my side,
you have my life, I’ll fight for you.
I’ll see that you’ll not see tears,
I’m your brother, angel dear.