by Wally Herring

Created on: June 05, 2009

Loss of a brother

It's not my fault he went away. I did everything I could.

I told him he was in trouble. He never listened like he should.

I guess I could have spent more time... Talking it out and helping him see.

The drugs just made me so damn mad... I HAD to consider me.

I'm not in denial. I know exactly why he died.

There was nothing I could do. He just never tried.

Yes, I saw him drowning. I did my best to raise a flag.

He just didn't want the help. He said all I did was nag.

What more could I have done? Drag him to those meetings?

Call him every day? Pepper him with greetings?

What do you mean I'm in Denial? That I could have done more?

I had my own life to lead. He was always at my door.

NOW... I see what you mean. He was always reaching out to me.

I could have reached out to him... Looks like I finally see...

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