Where'd you go?

Lyrics i wrote, been awhile guys.

Dear Brother

I just heard you left for school, I'm gonna miss you

Don't worry, I won't forget everything we've been through

But why are mom and dad saying you're going on vacation too?

That's just crazy, dude, when you get back, i'll be fifty two!

Anyways, I just turned 7, Getting taller! I'm three eleven!

I know you always said i'd be as big as you one day

It's probably just something all big brothers say

But i gotta go, "The bus is here!" Momma said

Write me back, I hope soon I'll see you soon again!

-Joey Phan

(Chorus) -Fort Minor

Where'd you go?

I miss you so, 
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone.
Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone,
Please come back home...

(Chorus End)

Dear Brother

It's been four years and you haven't wrote, whats up man?

I can't be mad, In fact, i even heard daddy say that you can't

Why the fudge would they let you read letters but not reply?

Whatever, I just hope you know i'm growing up a better guy.

Guess what? I still have that cross you gave me when i turned five.

In fact mommy made it into a necklace using strings she tied.

Last week was your birthday, everyone looked depressed to hear.

Don't worry, i was sure to tell them you'd be back next year.

I don't think i lied, I even prayed.

I wish i did that earlier to make you stay

But i have to go, Mommy needs my help packing, I won't forget your stuff

Before I go I need to say one thing that's been on my mind 

I couldn't help but realize you never said goodbye.

-Joey Phan

(Chorus) -Fort Minor

Where'd you go?

I miss you so, 
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone.
Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone,
Please come back home...

(Chorus End)

Dear Brother

I'm fifteen now, and dad finally broke the news

You never left, well you did but wasn't something that you choose

I'm writing to you still because I don't share my thoughts much

Exept when its to you, because you know how we fought it and such

I ponder if you see me staring up at you in awe much

Now I know why you never said goodbye, you just couldn't, I'm glad 

I don't think I would be the same if i knew i lost you, mom and dad

-were caring when they didn't want me living young and sad

I don't like saying mom because shes up there with you too

This letter is also to god, you better take care take care of them two.

I swear i'll try to be the man you wanted me to be

For now, this is my first goodbye, but i hate to leave.

-Joey Phan

(Chorus) -Fort Minor

Where'd you go?

I miss you so, 
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone.
Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone,
Please come back home...

(Chorus End)

Reviews

[Ghost Writer]

I'm actually tearing up ❤

[Celie Rose]

A very heartfelt and sad story. "I'm fifteen now, and dad finally broke the news
You never left, well you did but wasn't something that you choose." We all lose loved one. It is the good memories that we cherish that gets us through. Your thoughts were well expressed and written. Good structure and theme. Thank you for sharing.

[Coyote Poetry]

A sad story described.
"I don't like saying mom because shes up there with you too
This letter is also to god, you better take care take care of them two.
I swear i'll try to be the man you wanted me to be
For now, this is my first goodbye, but i hate to leave.
-Joey Phan"
I lost many people when I was young. Their memories never leave us. I liked the flow of thoughts and the above lines. Thank you Douglas for sharing the powerful story.
Coyote

[Valentine]

A sad well thought out write. Valentine

[barleygirl]

This is well-written to show a glimpse into the thoughts of one brother about the other, but frankly, I don't really care for the chorus interruptions. It's a common story, where a loved one disappears & then years later you find out what they were really going thru. I like that you chose the perspective of a little brother, who looked up to his big brother & you conveyed a "little brother" perspective thru-out. At the end, the reader is left to guess exactly what happened . . . not sure I like this . . . but it goes with the overall theme of secrecy within the family. Thanks for sharing a unique snippet of humanity.