Smile Brother

A repetitive poem to my little brother.

Smile brother,
Daddy won’t hurt
you anymore
and
your sorrows will
be in the wind.

Smile brother,
things will get
better
and
the days will
look brighter.

Smile brother
for tomorrow will
bring you
happiness
and
you’ll be one
step closer to
being safe.

Smile brother,
we can bring you
close
and
protect you
from the monsters.

Join us.

You will no
longer be
silenced.

Come out of the
hole
they put you in.
Raise your voice
and
join us.

Just smile, baby brother,
you’ll be alright.