“You’ve got to be kidding”,
You said to our mother.
“You brought home a sister,
I wanted a brother”!
For months you would tell,
Everyone you did see.
This is my sister,
Her name’s Timothy.
Eventually, you warmed up,
And the name it did change.
However what you called me,
Depended on the exchange.
You taught me well dear brother.
Unconditional love,
Is often accompanied by
A push than a shove.
Want to play hockey?
Oh boy, you’re in luck!
You, my sweet sister,
Can be the puck.
Talk to my friends?
Sis that’s too much.
I’ll hit you over the head
With my crutch.
But at the end of the day,
You gave me your shoulder.
To lean on and be there,
As we grow older.
You taught me the strength to stand,
On my own two feet.
Nothing is impossible,
Don’t settle for defeat.
Though we have our differences,
I just have to say.
Oh, brother, oh brother,
Your 5_ today!
Happy Birthday to my brother Pat. Love you. Bro.