Good Night My Brother
Good Night my dear brother.
It seems that is all I can say
as today you close your eyes on this, now fated day.
My mother she shed a tear and asked us all simply to pray.
We hear her heart breaking
Cracking as she… shuffles.
She moves quietly in her room.
The house is still lit, she doesn’t want any gloom.
She ponders to herself we are sure; of what is to come.
The children left behind, still wondering on the moment.
One minute he was there and the next he is gone.
Confused by it all...the children...Oh the children! ...oh what is to done?
The police have now come and gone
as dear brother he passed away at home
lying on his bed, no movement.. no…no breathing in his room.
Good night my dear brother
Those cigarettes
They did you in.
We spoke but some weeks ago
you lamented then, that that may be the way you will go!
Those accursed things took my father too...you knew this then and here we are
Five years later and back again.
Good night my dear brother
It seems that is all I can say
I love you dearly
You knew that...I love you beyond the grave.
I know God now keeps you
I know that you accepted him
I believe God keeps you,
So good night my brother dear, our journey has not come to an end.
Your sister. For my brother Val.
Elaine Oxamendi Vicet
11: 03pm
i am deeply moved by this write.I am also very close to my brother. thanks for this sharing. Take care and God bless.. Hugs, Meggie
yeah it's genuine indeed...I like such narrative ones...very moved and touched indeed sir, you kept the poignant aspect through out...please accept my deepest condolences
When I first started reading this, I knew what it was. You can always tell by the kinds of words that people use whether something is genuine or not. If it's genuine, then that makes it worthwhile. This was extremely well presented. A real professional job. Thanks. GW62
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
i am deeply moved by this write.I am also very close to my brother. thanks for this sharing. Take care and God bless.. Hugs, Meggie