He had my heart from the first time
That first day, He had my heart
Just a child myself, but I was his big sister.
Didn’t know what that meant, only that he had my heart.
Years went by , goals were made and kept or tossed by the wayside,
And through them all, he had my heart.
My road kept me here, the little brown wren singing her song alone
While his road took him far and wide to places I could only dream of
But with him he carried my heart.
Yesterday my heart stopped briefly when his heart ceased to beat.
He flies with angels now, and still he has my heart.
RIP00
KYAngel's Reflections On Life 
What a beautiful tribute to him, my friend. I felt your pain in your words, felt the deep sadness that goes beyond sadness. My heart is with you today. ❤️
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Thank you Jill. I should be happy for him, and I really am. He has been in such terrible pain for so many years. But it still hurts, even though I know he is in a much better place. I miss him so much!!!!!
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It is never easy, my friend, to lose someone we care deeply about, even when we know they are finally out of pain. My heart goes out to you … HUGS.
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Angie I am so very sorry. May your sorrow be comforted by the love you shared.
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Thank you Colleen. I am slowly realizing he is totally pain free for the first time in years and I know he is in the best place possible for this Christmas. Selfishly I want him back, but only a pain free version of him. I love him so much!
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I always enjoy your stories of growing up. I know how much you adored him. I hope you find comfort.
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I’ll try to write more of those stories just for you Colleen.
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Thank you Angie 💞
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Your poem is such a tender tribute to a brother. May the heavenly chorus serenade him through those gates to the bosom of the Father. Hugs to you and my sincerest sympathies.
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Thank you so much. It seems such a small thing when the pain is so raw, but I had to get it out. The harsh reality is setting in — I will never see his wonderful face again, or hear his laughter, no more long telephone conversations, It’s all over now.
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Angie, I am sure he is looking down and trying to comfort you in your pain. Jesus lets things happen for the better though it is hard for us to realize in our time of sorrow.
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I know he is in a much better place but am selfishly wanting him back one more minute so I could say goodbye. He knows my heart and mind but it still hurts. Time will help heal all things, I know this but the heart is ruling the brain at this time.
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Thank you Margaret. Steve was special to us all. He had been sick for so many years and in so much pain I am now at the point of being happy for him. He is at peace and completely out of pain now and for that I am very thankful. But he will always have my heart!
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Angie, again I am sorry for the loss of your brother. This is a touching tribute to him and your love for him. Best wishes on remembering the memories and moments of his life moreso than its passing. Keith
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Thank you Keith. He was very special to us all, but I think more to me because he was my little brother. Two more brothers and two sisters followed him, but he was special. And I am remembering Christmas past and will be for a few days. The halcyon days on Highway 81
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