I've seem to have lost my little Brother,
Oh where has he gone?

Maybe he is hiding in his favorite spot,
So here I come ready or not!

I search and search, over here and there,
But I can't find him anywhere.

Come out! Come out, wherever you are!
I give up, you win by far.

Hey Mr. - have you seen my little Brother?
It's dinner time, we'll upset Mother.

As time went by, I felt more lonely.
No answer, no call - silence only.

My heart sank, tears filled my eye,
As I fought back the urge to cry.

Please come back? I promise to be good.
I'll give you my candy, for sure I would.

Still no answer, still no show.
It is now dark, and I must go...

~~

Now life goes on, I only have Me to blame.
For I should have never let You play that game.

You were so innocent, so very young.
I'll forever ask myself - "What have I done?"

The hardest thing I've had to do,
Was to tell Mom and Dad what happened to you.

The years go by, even as I grow older.
In my heart, you remain my little Brother.

-Timothy Swearengin