Little Brother

My brother and I in 1967

In Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland

I was just a little wee girl

When my little brother Leonard

Was born during a winter’s storm

Even though I was very little

I just knew it in my heart

My brother would be my best friend

Right from the very start

I used to love to look at him

And hold his little hand

I was right there beside him

When he tried to stand

I remember when we were small

Mom and Dad were still asleep

We’d sneak downstairs to watch TV

Quietly with little padded feet

We waited for what seemed for hours

For Bugs Bunny cartoons to start

Then we’d giggle and laugh out loud

With innocent smiles in our hearts

I love my little brother

He's mine to keep forever

Even now we're all grown up

Our bond will not be severed

Len and I in 1968

Copyright ©Sherry Irvine – April 4, 2011