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

[Bear]

Very nice, it sounds like you got lucky, my two older brothers were 5 and 6 years older so I was the target of their pranks and jokes. But that was ok, when I was ten years old I had a growth spurt and ended up an inch taller than either of them. I look back on it now with warmth and understand there was no malice in their actions, they helped make me who I am today and I like myself pretty well and almost as much as I like your poem :~)

[M.Babu]

In essence, your review describes my reality. Though in my family, we're three boys, with me comfortably in the middle. My elder brother was too a prankster, but at the end of the day it made such amazing memories for us! I believe it to be male bonding! And I'd trust him with anything!
Regards, Bear!

[Bear]

I am a middle child, I have 3 brothers and 3 sisters, 3 younger and 3 older and I can tell you it is not easy being in the middle as a kid but it is great as an adult. Good luck, good day and good writing :~)

[Coyote Poetry]

The poem is beautiful. Imaginary or not.
"I’ll remember though,
Despite the thunder,
His snore,
Served as my
Lullaby."
The above lines. Perfect. Thank you Babu for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[M.Babu]

Again, Coyote...I'm glad you read the piece! Thanks so much sir!

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the words an you are welcome.

[Bubbles]

Aww! I'm really sorry, I don't usually read poems, but here are my notes. They are all good, by the way.

I love how you poetry RHYMES! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THAT!

You have great, fluent writing while also portraying a heartwarming, bubbly message.

You make me actually LIKE poetry! :)

[M.Babu]

I am so glad you commented Bubbles! If my writing could ever do anything, I'd wish for it to connect. Thanks so much for taking the time and for your kindness!
~M.Babu~

[Bubbles]

Sorry. I don't really understand poetry so I can't give you helpful notes