Last Christmas

The tree is tall and green
The tinsel green and blue.
The presents are nice and wrapped
But there’s none for you.
The snow is falling outside
It makes the world look pure.
I think that you can see it
But I can’t be sure.
Last Christmas I woke you early
You groaned and chased me away.
But still we celebrated early,
In the dim light of day.
At New Year we made a wish together
As we heard the bells ring.
We laughed and you made fun of me
When I tried to sing.
Later in the year you were ill
None of us knew what to do.
Then you went to hospital
The house was empty without you.
The machines started bleeping
And then you slipped away.
I cried and I still do,
Because I wanted you to stay.
Now it’s Christmas once again,
And it’s like no other.
Me and Mum are alone now.
I miss my older brother.
I celebrate our memories tonight,
I celebrate your life every single day,
I don’t think about your death,
I know you’d want it that way.

I Wrote This For My Brother,
Who Didn't Die
But Moved Away For A Long Time
And When It Came Up To Christmas
I Missed Him A Lot.
I Wrote This Poem For A Competition
www.cathycassidy.com
Done By One Of My Fave Authors
& Was A Winner :D

So Yeah, Enjoy.