Two Brothers

I learn how fragile life can be in 1988-1989. Better to be kind to your friends and family. World punish them enough already.

Two brothers


 After years of running toward a road.
 I could not find.


I found out why I should of been kinder.
Learn to forgive.


Be a friend instead of a b*****d.
With only his dreams as his goals.


I look at my life with so many victories.


But the gift of love wasn't one of my skills.


I wished too late to listen.
Instead of lecture.


I learn not all people want wealth and power.


Some people are happy with small dreams.
 

They need someone to lean on.


Two young boys of 18 years.
One year apart took their own lives.

They were not equips to handle the fight the world of living.


When they needed the gentleness of a soft heart.
Someone to give them hope.


No-one was there.


They decided death was sweeter then life.

 

Alone and without any notice or words.

 

They kick away a chair.

 

Told the world to f**k off.

Why can't I feel complete?
 

I try to help them.
My hard words were cold and demanding.


I don't visit their graves.
There is nothing left of them.


 I remember two strong boys running together toward a better place.

 
I hope.


I have become more gentle.
I accept mistakes.


I tell friends and family.

 
Please come to my home and everything will be alright.


Like all fools we become sorry when the story ends.



                       COYOTE
                 27 Feb 1989 
 

Author's Note

A old poem. Suicide leave broken heart wishing for better days.
Coyote

Reviews

[Valentine]

A heart wrenching poem that I know comes straight from your heart. To know any life was lost so young is tormenting to all that cared about them. Too many of our troubled youngsters choose this way out instead of seeking help for whatever is bothering them. Valentine

[Coyote Poetry]

I know. We have lost a few Poets on the W.C. Suicide leave a mess behind. People don't understand when kids killed themselves with a open life. Thank you for reading and the comment dear friend.

[Valentine]

Two writers that I miss are 'Rain' who passed away with cancer and also my friend Debby Edwards.
read moreTwo writers that I miss are 'Rain' who passed away with cancer and also my friend Debby Edwards.
Others have just left the site I guess not knowing they will be missed by someone here. Kathie

[Coyote Poetry]

We had lost a few. Everyday should be a good day. We are alive and can do great things still.

[emmajoy]

Such a sad, sad poem and what's more - an honest one, told in beautiful language.

We all have regrets in life about things we've not done or have done, words we've said or not .. guess we have to learn how to step out of our own bubbles.

[C.M.]

This is a heartbreaking story. Suicide is so familiar to us these days as it brings a shroud of sorrow with it, and this poem depicts this beautifully.

[Zackery Alan Daley]

Heart wrenching, and quite a realists poem. An outlook on life so blatent and brash, it probably scares Mormons, but it inspires poets. Great piece Coyote

[Tommy]

My heart breaks when I read this man. I don't know what else to say. This was defiantly felt...

Somber Remembrance...
RLG,
Tommy

[John Jackson (El Juero)]

My heart breaks a little, also. Es muy triste. Thank you for sharing.

[Judy Ponceby]

Powerful and moving. Suicide is so tragic and echoes for so long after it happens. Peace be with you.

[Antonio Valentino]

Coyote, my dear friend, you are just one lovely person you know that. You have this true and sincere spirit that you just don't see in everyone. Many others are always concerned about themselves, what do they get out of a situation, instead of just appreciating the moments that life offers to us. You are a selfless soul dear man, never change okay buddy. Your words always inspire, as do you.

Antonio

[mir]

Very touching and emotional. I can feel your pain and regrets while reading this---actually, my own pain and regrets are also stirred up, again, inside me as I read your poem and am reminded of my past. Powerful message conveyed of a lesson to learn about life. Thanks for sharing another one of your classic writings.

[OR]

Nice one
My fav. line is the last
"Like all fools we become sorry when the story ends."
Well since you've become better then you're not a fool
Nice piece
Peace!

[Roxanne Arden Frost]

It's beautiful! I absolutely adore the sentiments. Fantastic and most thoughtfully written. :)