To My Brother
each day we left the house together
hand in hand
amma always said make sure she doesn’t get hurt and—
But you would already be running
With your shoelaces untied
wrinkled shirt
and grab my wrist
we’re out
my little foot just grazes the sparkling pavement
when you begin
do you know why the sky is blue?
one day its
if superman and batman got into a fight
who do you think would win?
Did you know that there is such thing
As imaginary numbers?
and the list went on
everyday was a lesson
with you
i cant count the days
that i thought i should
just stay at home with you
and make our own school
just us against the world
the times you pulled me up
and squeezed my cheeks
whenever i said something to make you laugh
makes me forget the times you make me mad
Grateful for you
For your laughs and smiles
Pushes and shoves
Everytime you tell me to aim for the stars
And to learn how to appreciate living
and to close my eyes
only look forward
look at no one else
be there for someone
just
breathing
and being with you
Is enough for any little sister