I have never taken a trip – to the place of brotherly love.
But the state in which I grew up – that was all it consisted of.
For as long as I remember – all of my days were shared with him,
He was there when times were pleasant – and held my hand when times were dim.
He was the first of many friends – to help guide my life on this course.
The happiest times in my youth – he was always part of the source.
He’s my brother, and what we share – goes deeper than matriarch links.
There are times when we hardly speak – yet still knows what the other thinks.
As we grew up throughout the years – the bonds between us felt some strain.
As we both grew up to be men – those past joys were hard to retain.
I made moves to venture in life – that was not similar to yours.
Didn’t think that all my choices – would be the start of all those wars.
Coming home to find us altered – you and I did not act the same.
Was it all, due to my leaving – is it that that gets all the blame?
Or maybe I overlooked you – you were a man the same as I.
What right did I have in acting – that my rules you could not deny.
All of a sudden, chose to be – more of a burden than a friend.
We are brothers, should have listened – instead the times saw us contend.
Wish things had played out different – but where we are, I’m very pleased.
You have always had my back – so every chance that can be seized,
I will use to make sure you know – I’ve always saw you as the one.
Capable of reaching all heights – my mother’s most talented son.
The future lays within your hands – don’t walk around having them curled.
I grew up seeing your promise – now it’s time to share with the world.