I got a letter from my brother today...

Basic Training
"One long trip to the gym & firearms"
and in between these times
He sends me a letter
"I miss ya'll real bad"
And I remember the years between
                        us
Wondering when our speaking
will catch up
like trouble did
when were kids
"Never call me back or text me"
Letters a last resort
And so I curse myself
in broken letters

"So I feel like I've been a ****** older brother"
he writes
To his wayward sister
consumed in her own wanderlust
and higher education
fighting with herself
while he's trying to make
peace