For a Brother

I’m afraid of the last time.
I will not say goodbye.
I’m terrified of the answer
To the unceasing why.

I’m so scared of your leaving,
I can’t ask you to stay.
I will ask God to guide you,
On His path each day.

I know it’s not final,
That your absence won’t last,
But I can’t just let go of you,
And let you fade to the past.

Your memories linger,
Your presence won’t fade,
We’re eagerly waiting,
For your time to be paid.

Please check in with us,
Just a letter away,
And watch out for “another ones,”
They might be coming your way.

Stay safe on your journey,
And rock the boat, dude,
We all hope to see you,
With a still Ozzy-like mood.

Don’t forget those home waiting,
Never question your place.
We know you’ll be back in time,
And we’ll save your space.

For whether together,
Or so far apart,
You’re forever my brother,
Engraved on my heart.