Brother Poems

Brotherly Love: Poems Expressing the Unbreakable Bonds of Brothers

What is a brother's place in a family? To a younger brother or sister, he may be a guide to help traverse the complicated path of growing up. To an older brother, a little brother may be seen as a tag along and pain in the neck. As much as siblings squabble when they are young, this is not a sign that they do not love each other. Most siblings would lay down their life for each other. As children grow up they usually find it easier to get along and relate to each other in rewarding ways.

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1. Tears

A sister is touched seeing her grown up brother cry like a child.
- By Margaret A. Collins
- Published: September 2006 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
I Saw My Brother Cry

I saw my brother cry today.
He seemed five years old
It did not seem to me that he was six feet tall.
He lost a thing he treasured,

I saw my brother cry today.
He seemed five years old
It did not seem to me that he was six feet tall.
He lost a thing he treasured,
I saw it in his eyes.
To see my brother hurt,
It made me want to cry.
Love is not measured in how tall you are,
Or how far around your arms go.
When you hug someone that you love so.
But how much it hurts to let something you love go.
I want my brother to know that he
Is loved by all, especially me.
I saw my brother cry today.
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2. My Brother

A plea from sister to brother. "Don't leave; I have never told you the love that is in my heart!"
- By Amanda L. Thurnherr
- Published: September 2006 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Brother Leaves For Marines

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

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 a 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 battlefield.
I'll be here for you
As your love shield.

Do not leave this world
While you're overseas.
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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3. Yaz And Orr

One of my most heartfelt and favorite poems despite the sadness involved in it. Yaz and Orr were our childhood sport heroes. Yaz was a Boston Red Sox player whose real name is Carl Yastremski and Orr is Bobby Orr who was the greatest hockey player ever. Both are still Boston icons and in the Hall of Fame of their respective sports.
- By Ronald Doe
- Published: January 2009 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Heartfelt Poem About Brothers Growing Up And Apart

My brother was always my best friend,
We would play sports and we'd just pretend.
I'd hit a homer, a goal he'd score,
You see I was Yaz and he was Orr.

My brother was always my best friend,
We would play sports and we'd just pretend.
I'd hit a homer, a goal he'd score,
You see I was Yaz and he was Orr.

As we grew up in The Project Courts,
Nothing mattered except for sports.
We never once thought about a girl,
As we lived in our fantasy world.

For in the courtyard in which we'd play,
The next Bobby Orr would proudly say.
"Ronnie, someday when I'm all grown up,
I'll help The B's win The Stanley Cup.

Score the winning goal in the last game,
And all of Boston will chant my name.
But till that day comes I guess once more,
You can be Yaz and I will be Orr."

Butchie and I played hockey for fun,
And we weren't out to hurt anyone.
But then came drugs, fast money and girls,
And playing sports wasn't in this world.

Because as the years went flying by,
Butchie's goal was to be a Wise Guy.
With the new meaning of the word "score",
They'd be no more Yaz and no more Orr.

I saw Butchie in the project court,
Where we had played every single sport.
His eyes were bugged and his vision blurred,
And when he spoke his speech was slurred.

His face was pale, his expression blank,
He told me he was robbing a bank.
I said, "Butchie, what about poor Ma?
Her heart can't take another scar".

But the madness in my brother's eyes,
Brought out the sadness in my cries.
For there was hatred not seen before,
Back when I was Yaz and he was Orr.

And on the day he was sent to jail,
I had a vision that seemed so real.
I pictured him on a breakaway,
I saw him wink and I heard him say.

"Ronnie, someday when I'm all grown up,
I'll help The B's win The Stanley Cup.
Score the winning goal in the last game,
And all of Boston will chant my name".

As fate would have it, it was his name,
That truly was Butchie's claim to fame.
But in my heart I just wish once more,
I could be Yaz and he could be Orr.
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4. Brother Trouble

I was the middle of three sons in our family. I remember how different my relationship was with my older brother as compared to my younger one. Even though we are all now in our eighties, traces of that difference remain.
- By Richard Thomas
- Published: October 2018 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Fun Poem About Mixed Feelings For An Older Brother

Of all the burdens I must bear,
My brother's number one.
Our parents really messed up there.
They've raised an awful son.

Of all the burdens I must bear,
My brother's number one.
Our parents really messed up there.
They've raised an awful son.
He's lazy, stubborn, rough and mean
And thinks he's boss of me.
The biggest grouch you've ever seen
And greedy as can be.

His constant teasing makes me sore.
He does it just for spite.
He cheats and brags and, furthermore,
He tickles when we fight.
Unless he stops, I swear someday
I'll punch his ugly face.
And if they'd let me have my way,
I'd shoot him into space.

But other times he's not so bad.
He's taught me lots of games.
He gave me toys and books he had
And calls me funny names.
He helps me when my homework's hard
And finds me when I hide.
He built the treehouse in our yard
And lets me play inside.

He laughs at every joke I tell
And gives me good advice.
He knows when I'm not feeling well
And treats me extra nice.
So, all in all, I'd have to say
It's better in the end
To let the no-good nuisance stay.
My brother is my friend.
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5. My Big Brother Off To The Army

Brother to Brother, He tells it like it is as his big brother goes off to basic training.
- By Terri L. Brewer
- Published: February 2006 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
You've always been here for me,
But now you are about to leave.
I know we fuss and fight,
But I love you with all my might.

You've always been here for me,
But now you are about to leave.
I know we fuss and fight,
But I love you with all my might.

You are my big brother,
And there is no other.
No one can take your place,
And when you leave, there will be this big empty space.

We've never been really close,
But at least you have not always lived across the coast.
Because some big brothers do,
I'm really grateful for the 15 years I've lived with you.

I remember when I was small,
And I would always fall.
You were always there for me,
And I know you always will be.

You told me not to cry,
That it would be ok.
Even if I thought you lied,
It was like my big brother saved the day.

You've made me laugh, you've made me cry,
You've even helped me hide some lies.
I love you is something I don't tell you enough,
But I want you to know
When you leave it will be really tough.

I don't know how my life will be,
Without you here beside me.
You've lived with me for 15 years,
But now we're shedding our good-bye tears.

I know you have to move out,
And start a life of your own.
But promise me without a doubt,
You will never forget us back home.

Dedicated to my big brother Danny Brewer Jr. recently sent off for basic training for the army.
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6. Come Back Home

To a brother who has left home--come back, I need you in my life.
- By Ayesha Patel
- Published: September 2006 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Brother

As you left, you said you'd be back
And promised that we would be together again.
Visions of the future,
Of all the fun times you had promised, filled my head

As you left, you said you'd be back
And promised that we would be together again.
Visions of the future,
Of all the fun times you had promised, filled my head
As we bid farewell.

Come back, Brother.
Don't leave me alone in this world.
We're related by blood,
Brothers and best friends forever.
Don't break that bond.
Come back home to me.

Your face brightens my day,
And your voice is music to me,
Your smile is a treasure,
And your love and kindness are forever,
And I'll miss all that while you are gone.

Come back, Brother.
Don't leave me alone in this world.
We're related by blood,
Brothers and best friends forever.
Don't break that bond,
Come back home to me.

You're the friend God sent me,
An angel who'd look after me.
Heaven sent you here,
So why leave me now?
Our fun never seemed to end,
And our laughter filled the air.

Come back, Brother.
Don't leave me alone in this world.
We're related by blood,
Brothers and best friends forever.
Don't break that bond,
Come back home to me.

As time passes by
And memories fade away,
I'll find a way to keep you alive,
And I'll hope forever
Someday you'll come home to me.

Come back, Brother.
Don't leave me alone in this world.
We're related by blood,
Brothers and best friends forever.
Don't break that bond,
Come back home to me.

You are my brother,
You are my friend.
We're linked together,
And I'll always watch out for you,
Because I know you watch out for me,
No matter where you are.

Come back, Brother.
Don't leave me alone in this world.
We're related by blood,
Brothers and best friends forever.
Don't break that bond,
Come back home to me.
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7. Brothers

This poem was written on Christmas eve, 2004, the first Christmas since the death of my younger 21 year old brother. He was killed in a car accident. This poem was my Christmas gift to my 25 year old brother. I was 29 at the time. I truly believe there is no bond like a brother has for his other brothers.
- By Steve Mason
- Published: August 2012 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Poem Celebrating The Life Of A Brother

From the depths of my heart, come the words of a brother,
where our souls and our minds, are like that of no other.
The spirit of competition, will always be there,
in the look of our eyes, and the glance of our stare.

From the depths of my heart, come the words of a brother,
where our souls and our minds, are like that of no other.
The spirit of competition, will always be there,
in the look of our eyes, and the glance of our stare.
Protecting each other, is always a must,
good times or bad times, never losing that trust.
Like a vision of Indians, riding across desert sand,
or the heart of a Raider, when he conquers new land.
We never lacked courage, or showed too much pride,
with no thoughts of guilt, or feelings put to the side.
It's important to strive forward, and not live through regret,
but to savor the memories, and to never forget.
To be such close companions, always made me so proud,
never scared to express feelings, our emotions speak loud.
Whether it's heaven or on earth, our souls are always together,
we share that sacred bond, knowing that brothers last forever.
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8. Brothers Are Forever

This poem talks of the bond of brother.
- By Alex Romero
- Published: July 2006 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Brothers share a special bond,
Like blood, brotherhood
It's thicker than water.
Friends may come and go,

Brothers share a special bond,
Like blood, brotherhood
It's thicker than water.
Friends may come and go,
And relationships may drift apart,
But brothers are forever.
Though the sun may rise in the east,
And set in the west,
We will still be brothers.
Though the seasons may change,
Spring, summer, fall, and winter;
We will still be brothers.
What God has ordained,
No man can change,
Brothers are forever.
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9. Twin Brothers

I wrote this poem to give voice to my twin grandsons regarding the competition for their parents' attention. Each child is special and sometimes the one who disagrees is considered stubborn and "trying to be different." That's the whole point - they are different. My son and daughter-in-law are excellent parents and strive to provide a healthy and loving home life. The boys are awesome, and I thank God every day for blessing our family with twins!
- By Michelle Salazar
- Published: October 2012 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Being a twin is not always easy
Why is everyone so blind?
I may look like my brother,
But I am one of a kind.

Being a twin is not always easy
Why is everyone so blind?
I may look like my brother,
But I am one of a kind.

I want to be noticed
For the person that's me.
My brother is special too,
Why can't we both be?

We don't like the same things
We don't always agree
We are two individuals
Brother and me.

We don't mean to be rivals
Just friends and brothers
Unique and separate spirits
Defending each other.

We share much in common
It's easy to see-
I am not my brother
And he is not me.
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10. I Love You Dear Brother

To my loving brother who is always there for me
- By Caitlin Arriola
- Published: May 2008 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
To my dear old brother, whom I love;
See here's the thing...
I love you in the daytime, I love in the nighttime;
I love you when it's cloudy, I love you when it's sunny;

To my dear old brother, whom I love;
See here's the thing...
I love you in the daytime, I love in the nighttime;
I love you when it's cloudy, I love you when it's sunny;
I love you when you are happy, I love you when you are sad;
I love you when you are outside, I love you when you are inside;
I love you when you are awake, I love you when you are sleeping;
I guess what I am trying to say is that I LOVE YOU...
no matter what... always and forever...
there will be a special place for you in my heart!
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11. Brother Of Mine

My brother and I have been through a lot and he sometimes doesn't realize how important he is to our family.
- By Samira
- Published: August 2008 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Brother of mine
I know sometimes I may whine
But deep down I really find you somewhat divine

Brother of mine
I know sometimes I may whine
But deep down I really find you somewhat divine

You are smarter than you think.
Smarter than me - in some ways
Wiser than you know -
You have experienced pains and joys
Some twice your age have never seen
Because of all of this you are three times the man

Brother of mine
I could be no prouder
I could love you no more
I will always be here for you.
No matter what occurs -
No matter what is said or done
I will never be too far away
No matter the distance
You'll always be in my heart.

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12. Me And You

Almost a year ago my brother got taken from me by Child Protective Services, and I miss him so much. This poem is written for him to show him how I feel about our relationship.
- By Elizabeth
- Published: March 2017 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Message Of Love From Sister To Brother

We fight, yell, and we scream,
but yet we tackle everything as a team.
I love you, you are my brother;
we share so much more than just a mother.

We fight, yell, and we scream,
but yet we tackle everything as a team.
I love you, you are my brother;
we share so much more than just a mother.

A smile, our hair, and our eyes.
With every mistake comes more tries.
We are so different but so the same.
We share so much more than just a last name.

You are my brother; I love you so much.
I lean on you, like a crutch.
For you, I'd do anything.
Together, we are insane.
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13. The Star & The Sky

This is a poem I have written for my brother about our close relationship as children growing up. We were close in age and we went through so many life experiences as young children together. We went through ups and downs, happy and sad times, good and bad times, and still to this very day, we continue to share in each other's life. I thank God he gave us one another!
- By Patricia L. Cisco
- Published: September 2017 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
From Sister To Brother

I guess we made it through struggle and strife.
I remember when we first started our life.

We climbed every step one in back of the other,

I guess we made it through struggle and strife.
I remember when we first started our life.

We climbed every step one in back of the other,
And if you would fall I would catch you, brother.

I was the sister, you were the brother.
If we didn't have much, we had each other.

We never seemed to wander from each other too far,
'Cause how could the Sky drift away from the Star?

Now you are a father and I am a mother,
But I'm still your sister and you're still my brother!
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14. Dear Brother

It had been 12 years that my brother and I didn't speak. Not because we were mad at each other but because we each went our own way. It took me a lot of searching through the internet to find him. While we were young, we lead different lives and we had a lot of arguments. Now it's all changed.
- By Shirley Rodriguez
- Published: December 2007 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Reconnecting With Brother

I have searched for many years,
Lived through tunnels of tears,
Reminiscing in what could have been,
The hero I always saw within.

I have searched for many years,
Lived through tunnels of tears,
Reminiscing in what could have been,
The hero I always saw within.

From time to time, the thought came back,
Wasn't I your sister? Wasn't I your blood?

We each parted our own way,
Our parents didn't help, needless to say.

A couple of months ago my search finally came to an end,
My long lost brother is now my good friend.

What you mean to me I cannot express.
You're more than someone I call when I am in distress.

Today, as you walked me down the aisle,
Giving me away,
I had the biggest smile,
That no one could sway.

This is a fresh start, a new road,
Let's both sit back and watch it unfold.
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15. I Miss You, My Little Bro

A poem to a little brother who means so much and has gone away
- By Misty D. Crawford
- Published: November 2006 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
I love you and I wish you were home.
It hurts me to think you're so alone.
It's not the same without you here.
Why you did what you did is still unclear.

I love you and I wish you were home.
It hurts me to think you're so alone.
It's not the same without you here.
Why you did what you did is still unclear.
I remember when we were little and we played in the yard.
Then we'd go sit inside and play cards.
You'd look at me and smile.
Your smile used to stretch a mile.
When I had a bad day, you were the only one who could make me laugh.
It's like you were my other half.
It hurts me to see what you're going through.
It hurts even more because there's nothing I can do.
I just wish I could make it all ok,
But all I can do is pray.
I pray for you every night before I go to sleep
And every time I think I hear you creep.
Sometimes it's like you're still here.
I look at the door and wait for you to appear.
Then I realize you're not home,
And I go back to feeling so alone.
I love you so much; you just don't know,
No matter what, you'll always be my little bro.
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16. My Brother Is Always By My Side

My brother and I have been through a lot together. A few years ago, he moved to Florida, and I miss him terribly. I just want him to know that he means so much to me.
- By Lisa Gardner
- Published: February 2009 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
"If there wasn't anything, there wouldn't be anything," my brother said to me.
Such a deep thought for a young boy.
It sounds pretty simple, but it is very complicated.
You see...if there wasn't a brother, I wouldn't be sister.

"If there wasn't anything, there wouldn't be anything," my brother said to me.
Such a deep thought for a young boy.
It sounds pretty simple, but it is very complicated.
You see...if there wasn't a brother, I wouldn't be sister.
Part of who I am is because of my brother.
When I felt weak, like I couldn't face something, he always shined the light on my strengths.
He helped me to see that I am a strong, smart, and courageous woman.
When I felt sad, he would say something hilarious and make me laugh.
He helped me to see sadness is a part of life, but you don't have to dwell on it.
When I did not want to face something, he held my hand.
He showed me that sometimes you need a united front.
We came from the same seed, but are unique...each holds something special.
We complement each other...always have, always will.
Just like salt and pepper, each has their own unique taste,
but you always see them together...
Because that is how it is supposed to be.
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17. Proud To Call You A True Brother

Not a brother by birth but a brother by right
- By Slim Deuce
- Published: July 2006 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Every morning as I wake up I think of you,
as the hero that came into my life.
More and more you appeared to me when I was in strife.
Afraid I could not live without you in my life.

Every morning as I wake up I think of you,
as the hero that came into my life.
More and more you appeared to me when I was in strife.
Afraid I could not live without you in my life.
I only prayed every day and every night.
to have a brother like you by my side.
When I was hurt so many times.
you never let me down.
therefore I am proud.
to call you a true brother.
Even though I know you're not a child of my mother.
To me you'll always be.
Remembered you see.
As Mecca the person who saved my life.
forever the memory will seem right.
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18. My Big Brother

I wrote this poem for my brother Robert (48) who has terminal pancreatic cancer. I just wanted to let him know how much I love him.
- By Shirley Church-Michael
- Published: January 2008 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Poem Brother Suffering With Cancer

Forgive me dear brother for all my tears
But my heart it aches with so much pain,
Why you? My precious brother
But no-one can explain.

Forgive me dear brother for all my tears
But my heart it aches with so much pain,
Why you? My precious brother
But no-one can explain.

It's life I'm told, it's life
But that doesn't help the pain
For if i could have one wish in the world
You know I'd make you better again.

You're the one who always knows what to do or say
You're the one who keeps us together,
You're the one I thought would always be here
To love me forever and ever.

A brother in a million that's what you are
Always been by my side,
Praying for a miracle each and every day
So we can all get off this rollercoaster ride.

But my words are not sent to make you sad
I simply just want to say "thank you"
For I'm so very proud to be your sister
You're so precious my brother - I love you!
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This poem touched me. My big brother is dying from brain cancer, and every time I see him it takes so much to not cry. I love him so much, and all this is tearing me apart.

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19. He May See Me In His Daughter

I wrote this about the estrangement between my brother and me and my hope that his daughter may have qualities that remind him of me.
- By Patricia A Fleming
- Published: June 2020 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Estrangement With Sibling

It seems it's been a lifetime
Since my brother went away.
I long to see him once again
And relive those cherished days.

It seems it's been a lifetime
Since my brother went away.
I long to see him once again
And relive those cherished days.

When I was his big sister
And looked at him with pride
And thought we'd always walk through life,
Family side by side.

But in these years he has forgotten me
And left me far behind,
But still a day does not go by
That he doesn't come to mind.

He has a growing daughter now
Whom I know I'll never meet.
She wouldn't even know me
If we passed along the street.

But I have a rather silly hope
That maybe just sometimes
There will be something that he sees in her
That may bring me to his mind.

He may see me in her smile
Or in the twinkle of her eye.
He may hear me in the sadness
Of her broken-hearted cries.

He may find me in her laughter,
In those moments filled with joy.
Or perhaps he'll notice I am there
In the lilting of her voice.

He might see me in her anger
And refusal to give in.
And in how she fights for those she loves,
The way I did for him.

She may even have a walk like me,
That same, familiar stride.
I may be in subtle nuances,
So impossible to hide.

I pray he sees me in her heart
And in the way she wants to care.
We may even look at life the same
And have dreams and hopes we share.

Although she'll never know me,
And I feel that loss each day,
She still carries just a part of me
That no one can take away.

So perhaps in silent moments,
In just an instant he may see,
There within his daughter,
A fleeting glimpse of me.
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20. To My Brother

A letter to my late brother
- By Anne Harskamp
- Published: March 2008 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.
Letter To My Brother Who Passed Away

To my Brother:

Words are hard to describe feelings,
I have always been better with images.

To my Brother:

Words are hard to describe feelings,
I have always been better with images.
Yet writing down how much I miss you,
Seems to give me more tranquility.

Writing to let go, to give this all a place.
It will never heal, it will never go away,
But just learning to give it time and space.

I can tell you how much I care,
How much I would give to have you back in my life,
But you know all of this and it won't change anything,
that's what I am learning within time,

Writing to tell you how much I have learned,
To show you that through fragility I become a stronger person
More able to understand, more able to listen and to care,
Hurt through loss, I've become yet a wiser person
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Brother Poems

Brotherly Love: Poems Expressing the Unbreakable Bonds of Brothers

34 Poems To Brothers from Sisters and Brothers

1. Tears

A sister is touched seeing her grown up brother cry like a child.

2. My Brother

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

3. Yaz And Orr

4. Brother Trouble

I was the middle of three sons in our family. I remember how different my relationship was with my older brother as compared to my younger one. Even though we are all now in our eighties, traces of that difference remain.

5. My Big Brother Off To The Army

Brother to Brother, He tells it like it is as his big brother goes off to basic training.

6. Come Back Home

To a brother who has left home--come back, I need you in my life.

7. Brothers

8. Brothers Are Forever

This poem talks of the bond of brother.

9. Twin Brothers

10. I Love You Dear Brother

To my loving brother who is always there for me

11. Brother Of Mine

My brother and I have been through a lot and he sometimes doesn't realize how important he is to our family.

12. Me And You

Almost a year ago my brother got taken from me by Child Protective Services, and I miss him so much. This poem is written for him to show him how I feel about our relationship.

13. The Star & The Sky

14. Dear Brother

It had been 12 years that my brother and I didn't speak. Not because we were mad at each other but because we each went our own way. It took me a lot of searching through the internet to find him. While we were young, we lead different lives and we had a lot of arguments. Now it's all changed.

15. I Miss You, My Little Bro

A poem to a little brother who means so much and has gone away

16. My Brother Is Always By My Side

My brother and I have been through a lot together. A few years ago, he moved to Florida, and I miss him terribly. I just want him to know that he means so much to me.

17. Proud To Call You A True Brother

Not a brother by birth but a brother by right

18. My Big Brother

I wrote this poem for my brother Robert (48) who has terminal pancreatic cancer. I just wanted to let him know how much I love him.

19. He May See Me In His Daughter

I wrote this about the estrangement between my brother and me and my hope that his daughter may have qualities that remind him of me.

20. To My Brother

A letter to my late brother