I lost blood yesterday
I’m not any paler for the shedding
I’d never get to hail his prowess again
The vibrance he added to me, and the gifts he exercised
I won’t get to mock his foibles and build on what we had
Or watch him play the keyboard or laugh at our stories
Not now, definitely not tomorrow
I could wear black for a month, but it won’t be a fitting attire—it is my usual garb after all
No, I’d daub a white brocade, and stand like a true angel of death
I’d stand at that table that bore your body, brother
Your body, full and strong
You look pale, I know you didn’t bleed
I can’t bear to think what slipping away for you would have felt like
I apologize, dear friend
But I won’t stand at your grave, I won’t toss soil on that wooden box
You see, distance has spared me that final, heart wrenching farewell
I would’ve loved to kiss your cold brow
I’d have killed for five more minutes, or another lifetime
To tell you how much I loved you, oh selfish brother of mine
I’d forever shoulder our memories, and resist the wear of time upon them
I’d come to stand at your headstone and tell you my tales someday
Till then, enjoy your passing, kiss the angels for me
While I play the comforter down here
And tarry for my final rest
When I come to kick you over the head, for daring to sleep before me
You did leave a trail of weeping hearts behind after all
Fare thee well, my beloved blood bond
Till I embrace you tearfully again
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