I searched for you for many years
through the heart ache and the tears
There was always something missing a part of me
I did not find out about you until I was 18
A baby boy so tiny and new
Mom gave you up she did not know what to do
Already had me and no place to live
she knew she had nothing more to give
So adoption was the only answer for her
you were taken in by a family that was so pure
So I started my search on that very day
that for many years my heart would have to pay
But on a cold day in December in 1997
I was sent a letter from heaven
It was you contacting me
my heart cried with glee
We were so close right from the start
no one would ever tear us a part
But almost a year to the day
the lord came and took you away
Diabetic from the day you were born
your pancreas was all tired and worn
I sometimes get mad at the Lord for taking you away
but then I think back to that glorious day
Heaven shined down on me
and finally set my soul free
His name is Dennis and I love him so
I will carry our memories wherever I go
Author notes
Love is unconditional
This is a poem about my brother Dennis, after finding out about him when I was 18, I started searching for him not knowing that he too was looking for me. We would find each other 18 years later, and would share a year together before he left this world. A diabetic from birth his pancreas just could not work anymore. I think that is one of the main reasons that our mom could not keep him and raise him. I miss him so much and always will.
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Very heartfelt and well written!
Such a happy and sad piece at the same time. For in a moment of grace you were given someone that you had searched for what a blessing. Sadly all too soon your time together would end. I am sorry for you loss! Thankfully you were given a bit of time with him.
Thank you for entering my contest and good luck!
Shannon
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Beautiful...I really like this write. I can feel the pain of the loss, this hit home for me...since I was adopted, and my biological sister wants to meet me, and I would like to meet her...I am very glad you entered my contest...thank you for sharing this peice with me. It hit home, very deeply.
I too, have lost a brother back in february, I'm so glad that you were able to know your bro before he passed....I didnt know my brother very well, my brother and I never saw eye to eye, and I wish I hadnt dwelled on the past, and got to know him more.
We never know when our last day is going to be, so we should live life to the fullest, and do and be all we can.
Once again, thank you for entering my contest.
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Beautiful
Your poem is very beautiful and heartfelt Tawk. I am so happy that you and your brother found each other and had time together before God called him home. The last 2 lines are my favorite.
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Katie thank you so much your comments mean so much too me. Yes I will always miss him and cherish the time that we had together. Thanks again and bless you
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Beautifully written, my friend. It goes so well with the pic. It just tears at the heartstrings. The emotions put forth just reach out and grab you the reader from the very beginning of this poem. Well done. It's a winner in my book. Keep the ink flowing. Love and hugs...
~Donna~
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Thank you my dear friend for the kind and caring comments. It came straight from my heart. I miss him so much. Thanks again and thanks for the applause
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