Brothers Cry Poem by David Andre' Klopper

How many times do we have to play this game?
Why do your excuses always sound so lame?
You try so hard to impress the men in black,
When will you give me a crack?

Where are you now?
Lost again,
Living a lie, oh why?
Anger and fear?
Time to change gear!

Love, you say, is the answer, faith in a Higher power,
But what is it that you love? Earthly power?
You live for the approval of the many,
Where will they be when you breathe your last?
I will be there, you can hang on to my mast,

You are so close to faith, one more leap,
But instead you make me weep,
In the end our soul will mend,
Only when you bend,

Where are you now?
Lost again,
Living a lie, oh why?
Anger and fear?
Time to change gear!

Brother you need cry no more,
But you must lie no more,
Yes, it is you I adore,
But who needs who more?

When all is done and dead,
Where will you head?
I know the way,
Please don't delay,

Where are you now?
Lost again,
Living a lie, oh why?
Anger and fear?
Time to change gear!

Place your head on my breast,
It is time for peace and rest,
I will forgive,
When you choose to live.

April 2012