Brother

Oh little boy where have you gone?
I could not find you at your pond.
I looked up the tree you use to climb
And in the fort where you hid from time
I looked in the meadow where you use to play
And down the alley's and up the way
I even looked where a boy becomes Man
For I knew that was in your plan
I finally found you but I was too late
For the man-boy I found said "war wont wait"
So I hugged you and shead my tear
As you left to go fight all I fear
Thank you for loving me enough to leave
I only hope our lessons and laughter will be all you need
Oh little boy where have you gone?
Please remember you'll always be my son.