to mike, my brother

there was a man, I called you brother.
good times, bad times...there won't be another.

we shared a last name, house and secrets
a gift from God and now with Jesus.

a built-in relative i didn't choose.
told me like it was; never wanted to see me lose.

made me laugh, made me cry.
asked me tough questions and not happy til he knew why.

didn't all ways see eye to eye
and that's what families do.
can't imagine what life would've been like without you.

positive, warmhearted, devout, strong-willed
almost describes your worth.
won't ever be replaced by anything on this earth.

if God would bring you back again for one more hour or day,
I'd express all my thoughts and have many things to say.

I'll be looking up at the stars for you with a heart full of love
you are now at peace forever
safely home in heaven above.

let the wind lift your spirit and take you away
to the arms of the Savior to hold you this day.

rest in peace.