I know that we are miles and miles
apart, further distant that the rising
oceans, the winter trees that hang
in the sky across the canvas of
our chests, the December clouds
that creep in the shadows.

But when I think about the strength
and inspiration that you instilled in
me, I’m more than grateful to have
a brother like you.

The days and nights that you listened
to my painful stories and encouraged
me to never give up, the times when
I was falling behind and losing my mind,
you were the shining star in my galaxy
that kept me moving forward.

And sometimes when I stood in the
shadows not knowing which direction
to turn, it was your bright and vivid
words that soared inside my soul,
leading me along the path of tranquility.

Despite the obstacles that came in
my way, the suicidal attempts that
stayed on my mind, the conflicting
thoughts sifting inside my brain,
as I was so close to leaping off the
bridge, you gave me hope and
showed me the light. You will
forever be my brother, a flowing
river of pure perfection.