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Nov 2015
causing only death and destruction
he truly needs no introduction
I've been followed all my life
by a shadow with a knife

friends, family or a lover
makes no difference to my brother
when I think I might be free
he goes on a killing spree

I turned to God in my despair
put all my last hope in a prayer
o Lord, help me understand
I'll obey every command

your brother is misunderstood
there's more than rage under the hood
siblings never go away
but is his pain here to stay?

I turned around with open eyes
saw this young man about my size
I shared the sad look on his face
and met him in a warm embrace

now we're walking side by side
he's my strength and I'm his guide
should you bring shame to your mother
I'll introduce you to my brother
Mani Malien
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