I woke up this morning

And just wanted to stay in bed

I didn't want this day to come

Too many memories for me

I lay looking at the ceiling

Trying to picture your face

Twenty five years is a long time

Not to see your smile

The events of that day

Still fresh in my mind

I wish you had come home

I wish you had listened to me

Every day I think - if only

If only he had come home

If only he had listened

If only I had known his pain

You didn't come home

You didn't listen

And I didn't know

I still feel guilty

You were my twin

You shouldn't have left me

Now half of me is missing

And can never be replaced

I was always the stronger one

I always looked out for you

And when you needed me most

I couldn't save you

I don't want to face this day

Its been far too long

To be without the one

Who made me complete.

Copyright Pat Brogan 2003