When You Were Born

When you were born,
My heart was filled with love.
I knew I had to be a better person.

From the bright lights
To the fast beating hearts.
My daddy pacing back and forth
With sweat sliding down his head.

I sit and wait for you to come out.
Finally. “ I see the head the doctor says.”

Mom holds you and
Rubs your gentle soft head
She gives you to our daddy
And you scream
With a squeaky whine.
He gives you to me.

And I touched your silky soft blanket
As I cupped you in my arms.
I knew I had to care for you
And show you the way of life.
I had to be a better person.

I love you and I always will love you
Now and forever my little brother.





By: Dale Stum