Poetry
10)"I Forgot

In the concert,
You were there,
But we were not close.
There was like a mile between us-
I was being avoided.

Your brother,
He sat there,
And performed.
You two looked so much alike,
But I loved you and hated him.
I refused to look at him.
I closed my eyes;
I heard the most beautiful music-
It was his solo.
It melted something inside of me.
Hate perhaps?

I sat there with my eyes closed,
Listening to his piece.
He had determination,
He played with an open heart.
I could feel grief-
As if to say sorry.
I felt uneasy.
I started to think back and regretted the awful thoughts I've had of him,
And the dirty looks I've gave him.
It wasn't his fault.
It never was…
Life wasn't easy for any of us.
None of us had much choice.
Why have I not realized that sooner?

The music ended.
He was complimented for his good work;
And, for the first time

I realized how precious smiles could get.
I smile a lot,
But I cry a lot too.
I show my emotions,
But some people don't.
I've always known that,
But I guess I have forgotten…
Until that very moment,
During this average concert.
During your brother's solo…

I'm sorry ***.
I forgot.