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Dear Brother
I sit here and wonder what life will be like
When we’re adults.
Will you remember that time?
That time when I stuffed confetti down your pants on Easter
And you cried
Because Mom wouldn’t let you get revenge?
Will you remember that while you watch your kids
Have a water balloon fight in your backyard?
Will you remember that time?
That time when I screamed at you
Because you weren’t washing the dishes fast enough
And that you should just let me do it, because I do it better anyways?
Will you remember that while you’re scrubbing a plate in your sink,
And your wife is telling you you’re using the wrong sponge?
Will you remember that time?
That time when I played Legos with you and we built a clubhouse
With a tiny balcony/dance floor
And when Dad came home he didn’t care to look at it?
Will you remember that when you help your son
Build a cabin with his Lincoln Logs?
I just wanted to make sure,
Because maybe you’ll be too busy,
Or stressed.
Or maybe you’ll just sincerely forget.
The happy memories
Slipping away down the river of your mind.
I hope not.
Please,
I hope they stay.
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