BRO

Bro, 

In our pursuit of a better life

Promise me one thing 

We will never ever lose sight

Of who we really are

We know us

The real us 

The us before any form of public 

Develped even a flicker of interest in us 

Bro, 

Our egos will grow 

Our Empires will collide 

But we must always know 

That anywhere around one another is  home

My daughter is your daughter 

And my wife is your sister

You will always protect mime

Because I swear to God 

The fifth, the sixth and the seventh lines

Of this intentionally longer verse

End with an uncompromising 'likewise' 

Bro, 

Life is not a bed of roses

It is an unmapped path

Some stretches are like well tended gardens

Some others are filled with blades and spikes

To me, you will never be a liability 

I should never be one to you

We will be sources of growth and opportunities 

To everything me and you

Bro, 

We must always see beyond 

The intimidating outer fortresses of fakeness

That life, age and times are sure

To add to our ever growing layers of defense 

Bro, 

In our pursuit of a better life 

We must always be wise

We can never lose this friendship

To the lack of what we can acquire for free. 

Author's Note

Some things I needed to say to certain friends of mine. I hope you understand my intent.

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

This is really a quite wonderful write with generous, genuine feelings expressed eloquently. I truly enjoyed the read because I gained some insight into the author's heart and mind and the result was one of affection and understanding. I lost a brother five years ago. I'd like to think he knew how much I loved him before he passed away. It brings to mind the thought that we should nurture our familial relationships as best we can before they are no longer there for us to nourish.

[Leslie Philibert]

A poet I have followed for some time, an excellent one, with a clear, strong voice. He is a poet who is who he is ; fine write.

[Coyote Poetry]

Wise words and thoughts shared my friend.
"Bro,
In our pursuit of a better life
We must always be wise
We can never lose this friendship
To the lack of what we can acquire for free"
The above lines. Words to live by. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote