Danny Taylor Poems

When my eyes close
And I’m laid to rest
And pounds of dirt
Sit on top of my chest
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Do not be afraid of tears
They are natural and true
They express emotions and make you see
That your eyes know what to do
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What do I write about today?
Because there’s nothing in my head,
I put my pencil to the paper,
But my finger movement’s dead,
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I hear him whine at two A.M
Scratching and pushing on my door
I have no choice but to invite him in
And I know he won’t sleep on my floor
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You taught me how to tie my shoes
And that the world was round and vast
You taught me how to throw a ball
And to learn from troubled past
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It’s strange to me how time changes things
Differences turn to common interests
Fights turn to laughter
And the younger brother gets older
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An unmistakable laugh
An irreplaceable voice that echoed through the house
Remembering movies watched and late night snacks

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Silently I wait above you
Sitting, thinking, knowing why
Since you’ve been born I’ve been beside you
Wiping tears when you would cry
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On the pages I am turning,
Through my mind these thoughts are burning,
Like a little child learning,
Never lost for things to say.
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I can tug and pull them all morning long,
Yet, sadly it's the same old song,
You are my favorites, Come on just fit,
We've been through too much for you to quit,
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