My Brother And Me Poem by Kishore Asthana

In the no-time between here and there
Lies my brother alive and not quite so
While we watch through glass panels
who he was
And even the doctors do not know
How long he has and how long we
Will wait for him to finally go

Where peace awaits and wise advice
After a look back at lessons learnt
During this life, over the years
Some karma made, some karma burnt

I mourn him not, his role is over
In this drama, a full life too
And he now moves on to another one
With new plans and a body new

When I miss him sometimes, all of a-sudden
His phrases, his jokes, what he had to say
I remember he’s now in a better place
I smile, shake my head,
and go on my way

KA
26th October 2009