-Your Strength-

By sTr8-jAcKeT

There's never-ever enough time, to do the things we dream,
No matter how long we all may live or stitch the longest seam.
I wish that wishing made things true, I'd have my heart's content,
With all the people that I love in a life so greatly spent.

Never would there be a tear that's cast because of pain,
Never would the stars above die in an astral rain.
We'd all have perfect picture frames, that held everything we knew,
And when we stopped to miss someone, the pages only grew.

There's so much that I want to say, but even more I want to hear,
The sound of your sweet laughter, as to ease this horrid fear.
That I am not a monster for the things that I have done,
Or all the times I never called just to see what's new & fun.

I may not know much of the world or religions that exist,
But I do believe you were a saint, that helped old hearts persist.
There's honor in the way you lived and more in how you passed,
And forever in our gracious hearts, your memory will last.

Dear Brother, there's so much to me, that makes you quite unique,
Like how we caught so many fish, with a bottle in the creek.
And even though, we'll meet again, I'll miss you now and then,
I'll need your strength to carry on, in wiping tears from off this chin.

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©opy®ight 2011 -sTr8-jAcKeT-
Published on Tuesday, October 25, 2011.     Filed under: "Tribute" and "Poetry"

Author's Note:

This is one of two pieces dedicated to my older brother who passed this last Xmas.
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  • 10 Forty Three On Sunday, March 24, 2019, 10 Forty Three (593)By person wrote:

    This was a very touching tribute. If only wishes could be as powerful as memories. Rest In Peace to your brother. - 10

  • sTr8-jAcKeT On Sunday, March 24, 2019, sTr8-jAcKeT (735)By person wrote:

    From the bottom of my heart, I thank you very much for taking the time out to read this. There isn't a piece on here as powerful or holds such weight over my tears as this. Not yet, I've yet to do one for my dad. It will come one day. Thanks again.

  • Samael Crowe On Thursday, December 6, 2018, Samael Crowe (174)By person wrote:

    This was an absolutely beauteous tribute. I know he'd be very proud of you. Although I don't know what sibling love is (as I'm an only child), this made me long for a brother or a sister. You two must have had a great time together and though he's gone for the time being, you at least have unforgettable memories no one will ever take away. And as you say, you'll surely meet again. Who now gives you the strength you need in blackest of times? I think his strength somehow lingers on.

  • sTr8-jAcKeT On Thursday, December 6, 2018, sTr8-jAcKeT (735)By person wrote:

    Thank you brother, kinda sad reading that. Although that happens everytime I come here, regardless of who says what. But that was pretty heartfeld, thanks again.

  • A former member wrote: I'm so sorry to hear this. I have lost peeps too, especially my nan who is the only person who ever loved and cared about me. It's such a hard thing and it never stops hurting. This is such a beautiful heart wrenching tribute, wherever your brother is (for I do believe there's "something" after death) I'm sure he is so proud of his brother for dedicating this excellent ink to him x

  • sTr8-jAcKeT On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, sTr8-jAcKeT (735)By person wrote:

    It means a lot that somebody took the time to read this ink, thanks.

  • Ladyhawke On Monday, February 6, 2012, Ladyhawke (394)By person wrote:

    You are stronger than you think. *hugs*

  • sTr8-jAcKeT On Monday, February 6, 2012, sTr8-jAcKeT (735)By person wrote:

    Thank you. But easier said than being... just visiting this page takes a strength I barely hold. Thank you...

  • dwells On Tuesday, October 25, 2011, dwells (4288)By person wrote:

    Very poignant and powerful, thanks.

  • sTr8-jAcKeT On Wednesday, October 26, 2011, sTr8-jAcKeT (735)By person wrote:

    Anytime my friend.

  • Devilish On Tuesday, October 25, 2011, Devilish (2662)By person wrote:

    Awee.. How lovely!!!! Scholar

  • sTr8-jAcKeT On Tuesday, October 25, 2011, sTr8-jAcKeT (735)By person wrote:

    Thank you very much.

  • A former member wrote: I really like this one good work and im sorry about your brother may he rip

  • sTr8-jAcKeT On Tuesday, October 25, 2011, sTr8-jAcKeT (735)By person wrote:

    I appreciate it & thanks a million boss. Take care.

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