Brotherly Love or Lack Thereof

Brotherly Love or Lack Thereof

A one and only, always lonely

I longed for a sibling to love

So I created two, brother and you

But all day you scream and you shove

Our home is a war zone

Angry words aimed and fired

I mend wounded feelings

But I’m broken and tired

Worn out from the fight

I didn’t want to referee

Don’t make me choose sides

It’s not you and I, it is we.

A house divided, really can’t stand

That’s why I can’t meet your demands

Or even for a second understand

The measure of your animosity

Who cares who goes first?

Or who won the race?

There’s no glorious victory

Found in tears down brother’s face.

I’m begging you please

For the sake of us all

Please find something kind to say

Before I break out the alcohol

And crawl into my room

And shut out your noise

Retreating from you both

My darling angry boys.