Dear Brother

by Baby Rainbow   May 30, 2013


When I was born and your eyes met mine
for the very first time,
I was already looking up to you.

Two little eyes looking up to a statue
that looked as strong as a bear
and protective like a tiger.

When I was growing up and getting to know you,
I realised I loved you
in a way only a sister ever could.

I could rely on you and depend on you
through the sunshine and the rain,
and know that you would never let me fall.

When I got older and we both became adults,
the world around me was hanging by a thread
and I was hiding in a ball of fragile wool.

Then one day that thread was snapped,
and my whole world fell apart...
...the day my big brother broke my heart.

When I am writing this now, I fight back the tears
because I refuse to release the one emotion
that I never thought YOU would make me feel.

And the bond has been broken beyond the worst betrayal,
I cannot see a way of ever going back
to how it always used to be.

The way I could look in your eyes
and know you'd never hurt me,
because I once believed that my big brother loved me.

Saffie
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30/5/13

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  • 10 years ago

    by Redangelwings

    This is a very touching poem and I loved the title as it fit so well. Your brother was dear to your heart and brother's and sister's always have a special bond it seems. First of all I loved how you started when you were born. There always seems to be the instant connection because its love. I love you portrayed your brother through your eyes. He is your protector and I love how you said it he is strong like a bear. I love how you say you loved him only like a sister could. I loved both sides to this poem. You are saying people change and you and your brother fall apart. We all grow up andlive oour own lives. I also love it how you leave it vague and don't really say how he hurts you. That leaves the reader guessing and shaping their own ending. Overall its great and sad. 5/5

  • 10 years ago

    by Hellon

    My big brother was all of this and I loved/hated his loyalty when I was a teen for example...he was just there for me always I guess and now...he died at 42 so...I miss him deparately...Jeezzz he made me laugh to so much my belly hurt...Miss him obviously..nice poem...brought back happy memories for me...not sad ones...enjoyed!

  • 10 years ago

    by Hannah Lizette

    I can somewhat relate to this...I was once very close to my brother, he practically raised me after my mother passed because my dad turned into a workaholic... but anyway, to make a short story short, we barely talk/see each other now. It's sad and bothers me a lot.

    Big brothers usually take their roles very seriously, always protecting their little sisters the best way they can. We depend on them and look up to them...and then they crush us by betraying us in some way...and we feel absolutely heartbroken. He was the last person you ever thought would let you down... this really breaks my heart. :(

    Wonderful write, girl. Stay strong.

  • 10 years ago

    by Tara Kay

    Saf,
    this piece broke my heart, you know...and it is so true for many of us, we look up to someone and we believe they'll never hurt us and then when they do, everything comes crashing down, and you find it hard to trust, because someone this close, shouldn't hurt you...shouldn't betray you...

    This piece was full of emotion, but it told a story as well. And the flow was smooth behind the pain.

    Awesome write.

    x

  • 10 years ago

    by Wild Flower

    This is sooo heartbreaking, and I really don't know what to say. Really sad piece. I so hope that one day things will be fixed.
    Though I love the way you release your emotions within poetry. Great job:)

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