ODE TO BROS

"Inseparable those two!"

I was never far behind,

When he chose to play.

I'd force my hands into

His own.

He'd smile and 

lead the way,

 

Always two steps ahead,

With a permanent expression.

A ready smile for all

We passed,

On various adventures.

 

His sweet tooth was

Insatiable,

But he'd always break in

Two.

The chocolate bars

He bought and stashed,

Under floorboards in his 

Room.

 

He never once complained,

When he had to cancel

Plans.

Even if it meant to sit 

and Teach me

Element'ry math.

 

He was far from perfect,

This I know,
I’d known him all my

Life.

I’ll remember though,

Despite the thunder,

His snore,
Served as my

Lullaby.

~M.Babu~

Author's Note

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All imaginary, of course!

Reviews

[Daisy Moon]

I am the younger sibling, so I know this all too well. Despite my sister's bratty phase, she's always been a great big sister.

"His sweet tooth was
Insatiable,
But he'd always break in
Two.
The chocolate bars
He bought and stashed,
Under floorboards in his
Room."

That says it all. Beautifully written, brother, as always. You will forever be the reason I like poetry.

[emmajoy]

As the youngest of seven children, two brothers,others pretty obvious (!), i really love the touch and sight of this poem. There's something very special in a happy sibling relationship... an exchange of fun and tears over the years., And whilst there can be horrors suffered within families - and there are many, one can only pray that your words radiate and inspire. Love the last few lines, they're laughter making! You lay your phrases so delicately yet precisely. What a fine write.

' I’ll remember though, Despite the thunder, - His snore, Served as my - Lullaby. '

[M.Babu]

I'm always happy whenever you leave your thoughts on my work. Thank you so much for reading mademoiselle - you are far too kind!

[andrew mitchell]

you are lucky , my brother and myself are 8yrs apart and light years different lol

[Amber Lily]

Aw, a bond with a brother is unlike any other. They're always fun to be around. I can easily feel the love coming from this poem, good work :)

[Bubbles]

I wish I had older siblings, haha.

[JayceeC]

Ahh, this is the sweet side of having an older sibling. There are plenty of down moments too, but my sons are pretty much inseparable. Nice imagery.

[M.Babu]

Thanks Jaycee! The down moments are wholly catered for by yhe better ones if you ask me!
Grateful!

[Cyndy Robinson]

I had 3 boys, the youngest had a personality like this big brother, lol. Alas the other two were pranksters. As they grew older, the eldest is more like this. Two things struck me about this, in all my divine wisdom, when I had children this is what I expected. The second is that I remember my dad like that. Wonderfully written!

[M.Babu]

Nothing like maturity to activate the protective instinct! I'm glad the words could take you somewhere other than I intended!
I'm indebted for the kind review Cyndy!

[Solar]

/But he'd always break in
Two.
The chocolate bars
He bought and stashed/

A sweet poem - a memory shared - a bro who cared to shared his sweets en suite!

[M.Babu]

Thanks Solar! Brothers that share candy are rare! :D

[Dayran]

A great poem about brotherhood. Its really cool to create an expression of someone we are in such close relations. A fine tribute.

[M.Babu]

Many thanks Dayran!

[Arthur Henn]

This is a warm read of brothership. Thank you for sharing. Loved the last five lines...

I’ll remember though,
Despite the thunder,
His snore,
Served as my
Lullaby.

[M.Babu]

Thank you, Arthur!
I'm honored!