Brother, how you've grown

Baby brother
How you’ve grown
I remember more than once
I used my body to shield you
When furniture shattered
And voices raised
I swore I’d protect you
And still intend to
 
Little brother
How you’ve grown
I remember those days
When I cooked your dinner
When mum forgot
Or dad didn’t care
And every day
I only got thinner
 
Younger brother
How you’ve grown
I haven’t seen you
In far too long
Whenever I do
We laugh and play
And every single time
My heart bursts into song
 
Teenage brother
How you’ve grown
Hating our sister
Is your favourite act
But I’ve seen you
No matter what you say
When she’s in trouble
You’ve always got her back
 
Bravest brother
How you’ve grown
To face your fears,
Despite being depressed
I see you doing
What I never could
I’m falling behind, but honestly?
I am so impressed
 
Closest brother
How the distance between us has grown
I worry home
Is whittling your strength away
And though we rarely talk
And our conversations are short
I miss you
And think about you every day
 
My brother
My dearest friend
I know the future scares you
And that’s why you hide
But no matter what comes
No matter what you choose
No matter who turns from you
I will always be by your side.
 
 
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