Brother Turns 18

time
to figure out
to walk around
feel the chill of the air in the morning brightly

time
to hold her hand
to understand
the mirror I see when I look at her eyes


time
to let him go
to let him know
18 years has built himself a strong man

time
to reconnect
to resurrect
times of creation from when she and I were still young

time
to make amends
to honor friends
for the time and the care it takes to be near


time
to hold my head
remember what was said
by the wisest souls though they've left my lifetime

time
to recognize
though we see through lies
choose not to interfere with a soul still learning

time
to admit
to begin
accepting I get weak and I lose it like you

time
to grow old
to grow young
to spin circles in the sand when no one's looking

and time
to take a breath
to take a rest
and find myself in my next life smiling back at me, shine.