Come Home

A bit of a personal write. Dedicated to my brother.

Soft whispers of your voice linger

In every crevice of this empty home.

Feeling your heart beating,

Though I sit here...alone.

 

Drowning my sorrows with every sip

Tennessee whiskey, strong and cold.

Memories of you fill the brim of my glass

As the fear of losing you creeps in the dark.

 

Guns and bombs blaze within my mind,

Cringing at the visions upon the television.

People running in the streets, terrified

Anger overcomes any sense of reality.

 

Praying daily for an end to violence,

Waiting for the day when war is no longer

An option of unjustified reasons why

No homes missing a loved one far away.

 

In my heart, I will remain strong.

But the thoughts and fear of you

Will never fade and I will pray for an end

Come home.

Author's Note

For those that don't know my brother is in Afghanistan on a "special mission" and just recently anti-american protests over some film that surfaced on the internet have made the war there difficult for any soldier to come home to their loved ones where they belong.

Reviews

[Callista-Jade]

This is a beautifully sad poem.. It must be so difficult... I can't even begin to understand how hard it must be on you. Your words are really inspiring. Stay strong!

[Renée]

I understand Luv... Your heart has a lovely voice..Expressed & written perfectly.. I hope you send this to him... God Bless you both xo

[Raven Starhawk]

Beautiful and yet pierced by sadness. I don't have a loved one at war but I can still visualize how it can really wreck havoc on a person who does.

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

a beautiful write that honors your brother in every way. Uplifting......tremendously uplifting. :)

[Draven]

I think that the fear of losing a loved one is amoung the worst fears there are. I know how it feels... Many of us do. Your words touch my heart.

[Ruth]

My thoughts are with you, war is something abhorent to me, I cannot understand why we need lose so many people...
Stay smiling love, he shall return home, beautiful poem xoxo

[Tarry Franck]

No my dear I did not know - I've been out of sorts lately! You wrote a lovely poem and your brother will be in my prayers as are all our soldiers in war right now. They all belong home and safe. My heart goes out to you!!!!

[Dr Ayaz chandio]

I can really feel it..my heart goes for you..i wish your brother may always be safe.. in fact may we all be blessed with peace,love and harmony .