I Remember

I Remember

I remember a time in youth
Brothers, best friends together always.
Fishing, and baseball, - oh those were the days.

I remember, together as teens
The fighting and arguing and all in betweens
The laughing and joking till tears filled our eyes.

I remember those times each day I wake
Not understanding God's choice in who to take
A brother, a father, a good man to all.

I remember our last time together
Sitting and talking well into the night
Together, your sickness we vowed to fight.

I remember you asking, “ Jer are you sure”
Looking at you, our eyes filled with tears
“ Jack you’re my brother, my blood is yours “.

I remember them saying the transplant went well
Kissing you goodbye I went on my way
I am fine, you - said no need to stay.

I remember that night in June
The phone call we’ve all come to fear
Still remember those words after all these years.

I remember those words, will all my life
Your wife's voice shaking “ the transplant failed”
Three little words through my heart like a knife.

I remember you, brother, always so strong
I pray every day, I hope you forgive me
I thought I could help you, I guess I was wrong.


I remember a time in youth
Brothers, best friends together always.
Fishing, and baseball oh those were the days.

In loving memory of my brother Jack…. 01-17-54 to 06-02-03
When you died, a part of my soul died with you.