Blood Brothers

poem by: Cecilia Crasto
Written on Oct 12, 2016

Blood does not a brother make
But one who comes your hand to take
If you should stumble and when you fall
He'll lift you up and stand you tall

When others see the worst in you
He will bring out the best in you
He gives his promise and never fails
When troubles come and doubt assails

And when you walk on shaky ground
Looking for purpose you've never found
He'll walk beside you all the way
And never let you go astray

When you're running through the jungle
With a tiger at your back
He'll be the decoy for you
And lead him off the track.

We cannot choose our kith and kin
The ties of blood lie deep within
But when we find a loyal friend
That is the bond that will not end.

 

Tags: love, rhyme, inspirational, encouraging,

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Steven Godfrey commented:
I can relate to this lovely poem as most of the friends I have i see as brothers more than friends
Quiana Beco commented:
This so true loyal people you can definitely consider family.
John Carson commented:
Beautifully worded and oh so true
Christopher Russon commented:
Lovely poem.a true friend is like a brother.
Cecilia Crasto commented:
Thank you kindly gentlemen.
Geoffrey Brewer commented:
You speak sooth and speak it well - Sister.
Cecilia Crasto commented:
Thank you Brother.
Arch Angel commented:
To have more rhytm you could say "never" instead of "not" on your last stanza.
Arch Angel commented:
It flows very smoothly. :D
Arch Angel commented:
It flows very smoothly. :D
Cecilia Crasto commented:
Thank you Arch Angel.
Maria Williams commented:
This is a very encouraging poem, there are a lot of loyal people out there .
Cecilia Crasto commented:
That is very true Maria, we just have to find them, thanks so much for your nice comments.
ann parks commented on Nov 07, 2017 at 12:33pm
The thing is to be a loyal friend as well as to have a loyal friend........wonderful poem!
Frank Hornby . commented on Nov 07, 2017 at 4:37pm
Lovely words Cecilia.......and so true....love your poetry.....
R.T. Aquinas commented on Dec 23, 2017 at 6:30am
Beaitiful poem. And so true -Rhys
R.T. Aquinas commented on Dec 23, 2017 at 6:30am
Beaitiful poem. And so true -Rhys
Cecilia Crasto commented on Dec 23, 2017 at 11:16pm
Thank you Rhys, much appreciated.

 

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