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My brother and I never saw eye to eye. Whether it be religion, politics, or even sports teams we couldn’t agree. Sometimes it seemed that if I said it’s night, he would say it was day. These divisions continued well after childhood, and it led for us living on opposite coasts and following very different lifestyles. Sometimes I miss him. Not the arguments, and definitely not the occasional fisticuffs, but rather the sense of belonging to someone – being a brother. After all we share the same blood and history. But I know full well that we will never have a relationship even now that we are entering a latter years. Those bones of contention are quite real to this day, and sometimes the great bones of my life feel so heavy. I wish they would lighten, and that I could see my brother again.
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dVerse – Prosery: ‘Sometimes the great bones of my life feel so heavy.’ (Spring Azures from the book Wild Geese by Mary Oliver.
I hope that someday you will.
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That’s sad. I hope you are able to see him (without strife) again someday.
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This is a sad write. My husband and his brother had such a contentious relationship, and I always felt they missed so much. \Perhaps another try at making peace?
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i love all my brothers and sisters and could not have had the life i have without them. they have seen me through my dark times. i hope i have nrightened up some their dark times. peace is good give it a go.
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It is sad that you can’t find some way to love each each other while ignoring each other’s differences. Family is so important but sometimes, I’m afraid, it is healthier to do what is best for you.
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This is overwhelmingly sad …. siblings and rivalries/jealousies …. in my late 70s I’ve been fortunate, others not as much.
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This rightly touches on the importance of family.
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I hope the two of you find your way to healing your relationship. Family is important and it is so hard when there is tension with in it. Beautifully written.
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Perhaps, in writing it out in such a beautiful, honest way, you create space for miracles to bridge the distance between your hearts.
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life is long. ❤
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