Where Have You Been ?

Brother, with a love so genuine,

You give me strength in everything you do.

In every storm, you remained so strong,

A consistent presence throughout everything.

Brother, with your gentle touch,

You made my burdens feel easier to bear.

Your laughter echoed, warm and bright.

A timeless light shining through the darkness.

Brother, you’re now free to rest.

Your memory lives on, forever blessed.

In every heart, your spirit remains,

A legacy cannot be erased by time.

Among all the special gifts in life, 

however great or small,

to have you as a brother,

was the most wonderful gift of all.

May the winds blow gently.

and whisper in your ear,

I love and miss you, brother.

and wish that you were here

Deep inside my heart

Your life is meant to be loved and cherished, not to be forgotten.

No more tomorrows we can share,

but yesterday’s are always there

A quiet thought, a quiet tear,

Keeps your memory so close

Forever in my heart

I thought about you today

but that was nothing new.

I thought about you yesterday.

and will be tomorrow too

I think of you in silence

and make no outward show

for what it felt like to lose you

 Only those who love you truly know.

Remembering you is easy

I do it every day

It’s the pain of losing you.

that will never go away

I love you, Dave. I will always keep the promise I made that morning, watching over you, filled with the excruciating pain of cancer, determined to take your life. While I held your hand, you tried so hard to open your eyes for one last look at the brother you always carried on your back and stood on the strength of your unyielding shoulders. Brothers to the very end. I can’t wait to be with you again, to touch your face, to see your welcoming smile, to reminisce, and spend eternity together. Your everlasting devoted brother and friend,