` <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />two joined, separated <br />a brother now one <br />and his brother's friend <br />a friend that loved <br />filled that emptiness <br />that hearth and home <br />could not mend <br />one fateful day <br />their ways crossed <br />to wayward wend <br /> <br />what tears run streaks <br />on your redded-cheeks <br />why the furtive pulse <br />in your eyes, it shows <br /> <br />so plain a plan <br />to bring him back <br />though a means to do <br />so sorely lack <br />keep alive that <br />sacred part you filled <br />his heart and thus <br />wherever he may be <br />there shall you also <br />remain his friend <br />no brother nor blood <br />no rain nor wind <br />would understand <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />`<br /><br />Frederick Kesner<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/two-black-arm-bands-in-the-rain/
