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As you laid there dying,
were you scared?
Or were you ready,
with no cares, no fear?
I have to believe you were faithful,
as you used to be.
Always saying God would embrace you;
and love you eternally.
Your last few years were tormented;
the happy moments few.
If you had only reached out your hand;
I would have been here for you.
Death is so final.
There are no second chances.
Anger fades after time;
replaced with acceptance.
Guilt, however, can take longer;
for me it is true.
You were alone for 2 weeks;
I was not with you.
Your death made me weep,
as you already know.
I asked for a sign;
you sent me a rainbow.
A beautiful rainbow with two ends;
set upon a basin of rain.
There will never be another with such meaning,
one that washes away my pain.
My dear sweet brother,
you knew I needed you near.
A rainbow was not enough;
so you sent me a song to hear.
‘Have I told you lately that I love you’,
on the radio so loud.
I knew it was another sign;
because of me, you were proud.
You were laid to rest today;
the sun was shining through the rain.
This is not goodbye my dear brother;
for some day, we shall meet again.