Two brothers
Two Brothers
A Poem by Coyote Poetry
I learn how fragile life can be in 1988-1989. Better to be kind to your friends and family. World punish them enough already.
Two brothers
After years of running toward a road.
I could not find.
I found out why I should of been kinder.
Learn to forgive and listen.
Be a friend instead of a bastard,
with only his dreams as his goals.
I looked at my life with so many victories.
But the gift of love wasn’t one of my skills.
I wished too late to listen.
Instead of lecture.
I learn not all people want wealth and power.
Some people are happy with small dreams.
They need someone to lean on.
Two young boys of 18 years.
One year apart took their own lives.
They were not equips to handle the fight the world of living.
When they needed the gentleness of a soft heart.
Someone to give them hope.
No-one was there.
They decided death was sweeter then life.
Alone and without any notice or words.
They kick away a chair.
Told the world to fuck off.
Why can’t I feel complete?
I tried to help them.
My hard words were cold and demanding.
I don’t visit their graves.
There is nothing left of them here.
I remember two strong boys running together toward a better place.
I hope.
I have become more gentle.
I accept mistakes.
I tell friends and family.
Please come to my home and everything will be alright.
Like all fools we become sorry when the story ends.
COYOTE
27 Feb 1989
I’m sorry for your loss. What a poignant and touching commemoration of their lives.
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Most of us learn the hard way. Better to be kind than harsh. Thank you Illian for reading and the comment.
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Beautiful tribute to them.
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They are always on my mind. I see their faces in my Grandchildren faces.
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How sad is this, I know we can’t save the world but such a pity for beautiful young lives.
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They are still with me. Even after 27 years. They taught me to be kinder. Thank you David for reading and the comment.
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Your work is stimulating, even for the things that we sometimes don’t want to be so, but should. Please keep writing.
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Thank you.
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