John Brown

  He died on my birthday this sweet  brother in law

  His voice his laughter and his good mirth  remain
 
  Him and my beloved Greg talking about electronics

 My husband loved his older brother and he swore
  that after he died John came to visit in spirit and
 even tuned up our new car a gift from God I am sure
John did not even need an airfare or the  border hassle

My husband has remained quiet this year I know he
Misses Johnny like we miss the birds singing outside
Grief was not unexpected and Greg knew the doctors
Would take him sooner than later Greg let go hard

Their conversation would end with I love you Johnny
I know Johnny loved Greg they shared a passion for
Auto mechanics and they both shared family stories
Both these boys left home left the familiar streets

John went south to the land a alligators and sun shine
Greg went west into the rainforest and black bear dens
The telephone kept them in touch  for years they talked
I miss those days and my husband's laughter and joy