You are the best I have, my brother nice! <br />I know so well you suffer too like me; <br />Your heart is honest, broadminded, and wise; <br />I pray God must bless you quite soon surely. <br /> <br />You have a mind well-read, of course and sane; <br />I know that life has been to you unkind! <br />You are a boon, the elder son not bane; <br />Do continue your good work, I remind. <br /> <br />You are the one in whom I can confide; <br />Ever ready to help others always; <br />Don’t worry much, be brave; in God abide; <br />They are so nigh, your lucky, happy days. <br /> <br />So far, you have done well in life, don’t brood; <br />Be undeterred and never spoil your mood! <br /> <br /> 3-6-2001by Dr John Celes <br />dedicated to my most belov’d, elder brother <br />Er. A. Joebert Selvan B.E., M.E., Chennai, T.N., INDIA<br /><br />Dr John Celes<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/sonnet-to-my-big-brother/
