One night as I was sleeping well
I heard a little tinker bell
I looked up at the darkness light
And there was oh so bright a light
I heard the voice say I need you now
It said do listen and then do vow
A man you know that is your brother
Has asked for help from none than other
He fears his life may be in doom
He is waiting for you in the other room
Give up what you think is important today
And help your brother to find his way
He will become dependent and weaker than you
He says he trust no other that only you will do
I tell you child this journey will be hard
Satan has thrown in the joker of all cards
You will achieve your own lessons this I know
For I have planted tests to see if you will grow
His end of life may come sooner than yours
Just love him today and tomorrow the chores
Show patience and kindness, this way you both win
And I will reward you and throw away your sins.
There is no one better to do this job
It will be like shelling the hard casings on an old corn cob
I have give you this because you said you love me so
I know you won’t fail me, now turn and go
For this is your talent that I have given to you
I know that you will always do the best you can do
And one day when it’s over, you will look back
And see that your brother had nothing to lack
He loves you, you know with all of his heart
He just has some issues with displaying this part
For I knew when I thought of you and him
That you would be the one who could get him to grin
There is nothing more special than two siblings who share
And I made sure when creation was thought, I’d make you a pair
Now go unto him he is calling your name
Help him to feel special and needed the same
Now open your eyes because this is no game
He is crying and lost and I hear him calling your name
Terry Shepehrd
09/26/2012