The Brother I never Knew

** Disclaimer: Some of the poetry in this series may contain references to self-harm and suicide as well as strong language. All work is written by me from 2009-2012, ages 15-18. Some can be found in my book, Memories of a Troubled Teen by Paige Guffey, available on Amazon. **

***These are written before I had an official and accurate diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar 2. These are representative of my life, thoughts, and feelings during this time. ***

Here’s to the brother that I never knew,

The one who left us all too soon,

The memories and laughs we could have made,

The fights, the tears, and all the mistakes.

I may not know you; you may not know me.

This is to the Brother that I never did see.

What’s it like, dear brother of mine?

To watch the world from in the sky.

What’s it like, up above?

Do you hear the whispered prayers of love?

One day, Big Brother, I’ll see you in Heaven.

It may be a while, but I promise you,

One day you’ll know me, and I’ll know you, too.