we played with bubble wrap and watched the stars
we swam and skipped rocks in the creeks near our house
at nine years old we were separated
we saw each other at the holidays
no longer knowing each other
he saw me drown in drugs
he knew I was sent somewhere for a year
no telling what he was told
we didn’t see each other for years
our father’s suicide brought us together
only lasting a few years
i fell ill, almost dying, no visit, no call
auto-pilot buying Christmas gifts, having to ship
when he lives thirty minutes away
we spent time together when my grandparents died
he just wanted to money
we’ve seen each other twice in seven years
i told him the other day i had a tumor in my throat
no return message
I had a brother
Looking for the Light 
Such grief, the living are yet like the dead in a sense, when they are self-centred they don’t seem to be alive to others. I hope you recover well from your illness too, and wishing you well and wishing healing for that relationship.
Thank you for your comments. You’re a gentle soul. Yes, it’s hard knowing we live so close yet don’t cross paths. He has his life and that’s all that matters to him. I feel sorry for his wife, he is like that to her to an extent. My health? I’ll know more on Tuesday about the tumor in my throat, just praying it’s a simple procedure with little downtime. I have been ill a long time but my mind is strong and fighting hard to remain positive and determined to win the battle. Thank you for following and commenting, it means much to me. Have a great day. 🙂
You are most welcome, prayers for Tuesday.
Bless you
I’ve heard of distant family members getting closer as they get older. I don’t have anyone left from my family of origin since both siblings and parents have passed away. But in my 60s, I’m getting closer to my family of choice. Sending peace and hugs with the hope of possibility.
I like the family of choice. That is the approach my husband is taking. Have a great day. 🙂
You, too! Enjoy! 🙂
I am so very sorry.
We all have our family pain. If not you’re very lucky. Look forward to more photos from your trip.
This is tragic but many people have similar stories
so true, so sad
A very sad and overwhelming story. It is like saying, nobody knows about anyone and then we think that it is a tragedy the simple problems that afflict us, when there are other worse conditions.
It’s sad since he is my only family left. I have hope in the future when he is less self-centered. 🙂
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