A Father's Face, A brother's Love

I see his face reflected in their eyes
Their facial characteristics meld into one
Such recognition brings memories unbidden
I think of ancient times of past glories of youthful endeavor
Where games of King on the Mountain,
Kick the Can and Hide and Seek the only trophies won
Where thoughts were of only here and now


I see his face in his children’s features
It makes me long for golden times
Where I followed in his footsteps ever
Never keeping up, but trying to measure up within his gaze
He would say go home, go home
With hero worship in my eyes I would follow
I never measured up to my older brother’s ways

I see his face when his children speak
His daughter and sons all have
The same intelligence in their eyes
A sense of knowing
A humorous look at life’s trials
Bravery beyond compare
How else will I cope
When no longer I can see his face
Only in his children’s eyes

I see a lifetime in my brother’s picture
A pose of hero worship gently formed
Where only a moment was captured,
But must now last a lifetime of memory

I see a glimpse within the mirror
Reflections only show the sadness in my eyes
No longer will there be a brother’s welcome
Now I must wait till eternity