My Brother’s Keeper
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The greatest philosophy
Is to care for one another
Possessive by apostrophe
I, the keeper of my brother
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In every act and deed confessed
No matter how seemingly small
Gift to others that they be blessed
So, all of us can stand more tall
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What needs have I, in my life
That preclude a caring mind
Anonymity must not be the knife
That leaves humanity behind
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For in every tear from an eye
Left alone, helpless and crying
Kept from falling, willing deny
A part of ourselves lies dying
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We are one, though differences be
And there is the truth we discover
That is the definition of humanity
And I, the keeper of my brother
~~~
commonsensiblyspeaking 
This hits home really hard right now, as we see people consciously and aggressively seeking only for ways and means that bring benefit to themselves. I go back to something I’ve said before – do we need another 9/11 event to remind us how to pull together??? Our country has not been this pulled apart since the Civil War. Oh, how I wish we could all remember that we are our brother’s keeper!
These are strange and trying times, sis! And I still believe there are more people that care than those that don’t. Stay strong sis!
I love this. This should be made the law of the world. It’s a universal dictate that you have so beautifully eloquently penned. Therein lies the beauty of your heart that can concoct a verse so fine that every human who reads it feels the emphasis to follow this with the true spirit of humanity. Bravo to you. Hugs hugs hugs
Thank you for such kind words, Yassy! I appreciate all your support!
Always with the greatest pleasure 🤗
We need this right now – perfect poem
Thanks Beth! You are the best!
Very true and very good. I find your work very inspiring and interesting. Great work my friend,
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Thank you brother!
You are very welcome my friend!
it is a time for unity…
I could not agree more. Thanks Jim!
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Love, love, love this! If only more people had hearts like yours….
Thank you kindly dear Kristian!