Brother Dearest

The smell of grass in the outfield,
The feel of the mat beneath your shoes,
And the sound of helmets crashing together as they hit the ground.
With a helping hand you've pulled many rivals off their backs,
And have been the voice of reason for many of your friends.
But in my case,
You've been my shoulder to cry on for many ocassions.
Always there no matter where you are,
Who you're with,
Or what you're doing.
You're someone worth looking up to,
Not just for your natural sports tallents,
But for the large caring heart you have.
You're the best big brother I never had.
Though no matter how much bigger than me you get,
You will always be my little brother.
And no matter how far apart our lives take us,
You will always be,
My best friend.