For a friend turned brother..

A few weeks ago, a friend of mine here in Charleston, who over the past six months has become like a brother to me, experienced tragedy when he lost his mother. Because God blessed me so much and allowed our lives to cross, I felt pain and experienced the hurt for him as he and his family began to grieve their loss. But then I realized, I don't know what to do or say. I can only tell him 'Im praying for him" or  I love him so many times. He knows both of those things. He knows that I will always be here for him no matter, so I didn't want to say another cliche thing. So I did what I know what to do best, write. This poem is dedicated to him and his family. Though he's mourning and hurting, I know he is strong. I know that his relationship with Christ is what will allow him to continue on. As he does continue on, I will be there each step of the way.

This one is for you JK, love you brother...




It usually hits around the time I'm getting into bed,
The thoughts of what happened, the thought of how you are come creepy into my head
I don't know what to do, I don't know what to say
I just know nothing has been the same since that day
You know that I'm here, you know that I care
I know that you're in pain, under that smile you wear
When you have a brotherhood this deep, when you weep, I weep.
When you hurt, I hurt and when you're sad, I can feel that too.
I just feel that another "Praying for You" won't do
I can't say I understand, because honestly I don't
But I won't let go of you, I'm not giving up, I won't
All I can do is be here, when the times get tough
On the days you don't want to be here, when you've had enough
And you feel like you can't make it through
I'll stop everything to carry and support you
God made brotherhood and fellowship for times like this
To be a light, among other things, in the otherwise dark abyss
God made our two lives intersect for a reason
For me to be there for you, even through the stormy season
Though time will go on, the scar will remain
Until that amazing day, when you see her again
Don't hesitate to call, I'll always be there
When you feel like throwing in the towel, just know that I care
Know that shes here, though you cannot see
And one day, you'll get to spend with her, not a life, but eternity...

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