Like ships crossing in the night
Our lives had long crossed paths
Although your face was unbeknownst
Your seat within our family was etched
Decades ago still naive teenagers
Through a voice of a woman scorned
You were catapulted to the here and now
Paving a path to what was meant to be
Your road was not a smooth sailing
Brother's hurdles nearly sent you bailing
But you really stood your ground
Friendship vs love. Love really conquered
Brother would really be proud
At a friend and a brother
For strengthening that family tree
By adding that steady solid bough
A friend to listen to my sister's rumblings
A brother to all the sisters
A strength for the family to lean on
A smile to welcome all and ease away all the aches
Happy 60th birthday brother
You are loved
© Baipedi Christina Tebogo Mosebi