Brother

O brother
Even in the three almost four years before your existence
You existed
In my mind i cant remember a time of not feeling you nearby
You have always been there
A constant
Now only a shadow of a boy
Behind beard and wiser eyes
Over six feet of intelligence and strength
Towering over me but never making me feel small
Only loved
Today i see your clothing
To everyone else, just clothes
Normal and low key
But i see that heart on your sleeve
Enormous in size
Large enough to hold our entire family
Embracing us
I can see coiled in the corner
A tiny universe
So small I'm not even sure i really see it
This universe is where the blackness lies
So small in comparison to the rest of your heart
But there all the same
Its in all of us
Sadness, hate, fear, jealousy, anger.
But you do not let it grow
You keep it small and almost invisible
That universe is only reserved for those who deserve it
I wish i could be more like you
O brother
Time is on our side
We can stretch it and linger here a while before moving on
Savoring each and every drop of life
Beautiful
You are beautiful
The way you see things is magical
Like life thru a kaleidoscope
Colors and swirls
You hear it too
On the wind only speaking in your ear
Music pours out of you fingertips and onto ivory keys and brass strings
Beautiful
O brother
Don't ever let your heart out of sight
Keep it big and full
Fill it with family and happiness
ove and light and laughter
music
and art
keep that universe small and distant
don't let it turn into a black hole
you are unique in that way
loving and caring
Brother, you are my best friend
I love you forever
be strong and carry on
Our childish ways are far behind us now
In adulthood we move forward
our future bright
Happy Birthday