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The one soul on earth who ever really understood me. My twin soul.
We weathered life’s trials and tears clinging to the solace that we gave each other.
Brother, who buttoned my shirt, zipped my coat and dried my tears when our neglectful parents wouldn’t.
Who stood between me and my father as he was ready to deliver another drunken, fistful of anger.
Brother, who lifted me up when I wanted to sink into the ground.
Who shared the secrets of a life passing by too swiftly for either of us to ever realize our dreams.
I love you, brother
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