To My Brother
When you slipped that noose around your neck
I was at home unaware,
Unaware of the next challenge in my life
As you took a leap
I was sleeping not worried about you
Not worried about your mental state
You hung comatose
I was distracted,
Distracted by youth
They declared you missing,
I searched for you
The community searched for you
Days passed and you still hung
Day 1, Nothing.
Day 2, Nothing.
Day 3, Nothing.
Day 4, Nothing.
Day 5, Nothing.
Day 6, Nothing.
Day 7, Nothing.
Day 8,
Finally, they found you cold
Cold and alone
You hung there innocently
I was hopeless
Hopeless, for my adolescence
Where was I supposed to go?
Who was going to guide me there?
You were a guide
A friend
A role model
My brother, you were
Through your death
You taught me
You showed me pain
You showed me strength
You molded me