Brother Soldier Stay

Please brother stay; Must you go and fight so far away?

My world is you; I could not live if you died, this is true.

What is one sword; The war will be fought. Stay be my reward.

I know some of the army will fall; Do not follow that call.

 

Oh my sister sweet; I must ride forth to ensure the enemy dies in defeat.

I shall return; For your love for me is strong and to be with you I yearn.

I know you will worry; It shall lend my sword strength with valiant fury.

I will return; You will see. I’ll lead my men and this kingdom shall be free.

 

Oh no my brother, their blades are sharp; I wish not to listen to a funerals harp!

We have lost so much when they did first invade; I can’t let your blood be a price paid.

I need you near; In all these dark times, you’re the only thing that chases away my fear.

To lose you would be too much; Your comforting hands, I must have to touch!

 

I’m sorry little one; I must go, as you know till the battle is over and done.

Please be safe here in this keep; I will come for you soon. Please don’t weep.

Trust in your heart and know that I speak true; I will return to only you.

Oh beloved sister mine; When this is over, we shall both drink father’s fine wine.

 

Please I beg of you! You need not fight.

Stay with me I beseech thee; hold me tight.

 

The army does march. I must go to the call.

I will be brave, do not fear; I shall not fall.

 

Brother, I can not lie; If Fate takes you, I shall die!

Desert your post! Do I not mean to you the most?

 

Of course you do; But to be a coward; I would rue.

Please trust my words; I shall live through this for you!

 

Why must you do this?! We are both full of sin.

Don’t you care about where our hearts have been?

 

Why do you push? I shall and will not let the enemy win!

I will vanquish them quickly; bring riches, so we need not eat off of tin.

 

Why? Oh brother..do I try to keep you in such desperation!

Simple; I love you and only you and when your gone I shall become two.

Reviews

[zaneybear]

oh my gosh i actually cried reading this because my brother is being deployed shortly and he raised me so it's like i don't know what to do without him exactly and it just pains me so much knowing he could get hurt over there and if he dies i lose everything i have basically. you write just so beautifully, and everyone can relate to your writing, i just love it! only high words i have to say no negativity good job:')

[Wolfwind]

I'm honored by your compliment. I'm glad that you found a connective meaning in this piece. I shall keep you and your brother in my prayers so that he may return safely to you. Many thanks for reading. I really appreciate it. =)

[Lily Mae]

I feel as though the two of them shared a love beyond the realm of the normal brother and sister relationship.. It feels deep and almost desperate.. as if the two were abandoned and only knew and had each other for love.. the last two pieces of a broken foundation.. xo

[Wolfwind]

Thanks! That is an interpretation I've not had about this piece yet. Most enlightening! =)