Time Will Change

They took you away
Shackled and all,
Like a rabid animal.
I sat and watched,
As our enemies smile.
My nerves boiled with hate and vile.
Four years will pass,
With you locked in a cage.
Please come out with out any rage.
It was an accident.
Five to blame,
It was you who took the shame.
Inside you ponder,
Fear, and anticipate,
The longing words of "You're free at last."
Outside I wonder,
Tear, and hope it's not too late,
To make up four years from the past.
Letters, cards and pictures,
Have all been sent,
To keep you updated and in the present.
You look in awe
And uncertainty,
For you don't remember our family.
That troubles me.
It hurts my heart,
"It's the price I pay," you say disconsolate.
Hoping the time would lessen,
For good behavior,
And a prayer to our Savior,
But two years have passed.
Still two more to go.
Nothing we can do,
but wait for two more.
So much will change,
but you will be free.
My brother I will have back forever with me.

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