War Poem

A plea from sister to brother, "don't leave, I have never told you the love that is in my heart"!

My Brother

© Amanda L. Thurnherr
You've been there for me
Through it all
You're always there to catch me
When I start to take a fall.

If I do something bad
You'll take the blame
And for all of that
I am feeling shame.

I never did tell you
All the things I felt
Like how I really love you
And in my heart you'll dwell.

You protected me from the world
That left the bruises on your face
All the tears and scrapes
I wish I could erase.

When my life fell apart
You patched things up
You took care of my heart
When times got rough.

With just the warmth of your touch
You saved me from the world
You loved me so much
But my love for you was not said.

If you knew what I knew
Maybe you'd stay home
If you heard what I didn't say
Maybe I wouldn't be alone.

If you could see the part of me I hid away
Maybe you could see
How much I want you to stay
Here at home with me.

You may think I don't care
Because I never show it
But I'll always be here
And I hope you know it.

Wish we could go back
We can start over again
I don't want to be alone
I need brother I need a friend.

If you think of me
While you're protecting the country
Think of how much you mean to me
And how proud I am of you, Donny.

Remember I will be here
When you're at the battle field
I'll be here for you
As you're love shield.

Do not leave this world
While you're over seas
Do not leave this little girl
Do not leave me.

If you do have to go
Before I say goodbye
Remember I love you so
As you begin to fly.

Remember I will be here
Through and through
Remember I will always care
Just as much as you do.

You've done so much for me
And yet I not for you
I hope you will forgive me
For all the things I didn't do.

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Published: Feb 2006

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  • My brother is going to college this year and I wish I could have more years to spend with him. He's not my real bro but he's so much like one its unreal. I hate to see him go but I know I want him to be here but he will have to go.

    autumn Submitted Apr 2009
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  • You have written a fabulous poem, it reminds me and my brother when he went out to Vietnam, he always wrote to me, he used to send me his stripes, oh how I love him!! Even to this day he protects me, like when I had an abusive boyfriend and husband, If anyone of them hurt me, he would go and kick their butts. Like I said your poem is so well written, and you explain in great detail how close you and your brother are. Good Luck.

    Nezzie, Denver,Colorado Submitted Nov 2010
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  • I love this poem! My brother is in the royal marine commando's and I don't talk to my dad so my brother is the closet thing I have to a dad, he has protected me through so much and helped me stay on the right path I don't think I could cope in a world with out my big brother! I'm glad he's home even if it's only for a little while, his strong bear hugs always lets me know he cares, like in the poem I've never told him how much I actually love and care for him, when he goes back tears stream down my face, if I had to live in world with out my big brother that's a world I don't wanna be in, each day could be his last that's why after I read this poem I ran up to my brother and told him how much I loved him <3

    Maya, Liverpool Submitted Sep 2011
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  • My older brother is being deployed soon . He's not my real brother but he's always been like one . I'm worried about him but I know he's fighting for our country . Personally I'm a pacifist but I still support my brother and the choices he makes , I just wish he didn't have to go .

    Freedom, Jonesboro Submitted Dec 2011
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  • Well my brother was sent to the army on July 11 2011 and I was so sad and this poem really really touched me and I started to cry cause this poem reminds me of my brother.

    Justice, Keyport Nj Submitted Feb 2012
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