My brother,my friend

I think of our lives and what we went through.

As we grew up there was nothing more true,

than our relationship as we grew old,

knowing the facts of our lives untold.

But we know the truth and we have a bond,

holding it close from here and beyond.

It hurts so much to see you in pain,

true to my heart you will always remain.

My brother, my friend I love you so,

If cancer takes you I want to go .....

— Cynthia Henson, Mar 12, 2010

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magics02

16 years 2 months ago

This poem hit my heart also

Hello Mema Just read your poem and I can not tell you how if transposed all my feelings also for my brother(S) I share the same feelings as you do. My brothers have always been my best friend also, as their health is not the best either I know how you feel. I pray for your brother and for you also as I know this is probably a very hard time for you. Your poem was written from the heart of one that loves her brother wholeheartedly like myself. I know you did not ask for any feedback here but I am just looking again at the poem and I see you have maybe two lines in one sentence perhaps? Unless that is how you wanted it. For example would it read better as a poem like this: But we know the truth and we hold a bond, holding it close from here and beyond and then the next couple of lines do the same...Just wanted to throw that out there and see what you think. Since it is all rhyming and it is just my observation you may do as you like. Nice to meet you and will visit again Prayers going out to you also Magics02

Cynthia Henson

16 years 2 months ago

Magics02

Haven't been here since 2008 I'm a little rusty. Glad you liked it. I agree with you and made the changes. Nice to meet you too. Best wishes, Cindy

magics02

16 years 2 months ago

Glad you made a comeback and will

Look forward to seeing you in here. Write write write it is what I love to do as we all shall. Different strokes for different folks, also as we all have something we share with the world. What made you go away for so long if you don't mind me asking and is that a cat or a friendly racoon in your basket? He or she is beautiful. Love Magics02 Learn to live, learn to forgive. Life is too short.

Cynthia Henson

16 years 2 months ago

It is a racoon

one of four I pained for my kids. My cousin got me started painting on river rocks when I went to visit her while she was sick with cancer. She was so gifted when it came to art. Guess so much going on last couple years is why I haven't been here. But it is nice to be back! Writing is good for the soul.

magics02

16 years 2 months ago

Oh my look how beautiful it looks now

Wonderful I am so happy you redid this one and it looks and reads so much better. Kudos to you my new friend you did it justice and I love it. I also pray for you and your lovely brother. Love Magics02 Learn to live, learn to forgive. Life is too short.

Cynthia Henson

16 years 2 months ago