He asked me what does it take, to become a better man.
I said.
"You're still young so live while you still can. We've been through the same troubles, and lived similar lives.
Look at my mistakes to help you Make it through the night."

"But It's hard growing up when your living all alone."
he cries, as the words echo and touch me to the bone.

"You know if you ever need me, I'm just a phone call away. When advice is what you crave, or an outlet for your day.
Hold on to all that's good, let go of your dismay, and then you will see exactly what it takes.

You want to be a man, don't look at yourself as a boy. Live life without regrets, through happiness and joy.

Take what you have as talent and use it to persevere.
Find your inner balance and hold your loved ones near.

      Don't let a broken heart control your every move. May the decisions that you make be as solid as a hoof.

Just remember that I am here, and we have a guardian up above. We both share something dear and that is our mother's love."

He said thank you with a smile and we said farewell to one another. This boy will become a man, and that man is my brother.