I Missed That Part

I remember riding along with you in your big blue Ford. Sitting side by side laughing and sharing and making memories til we cried.

You were always taking the time, to teach me something new.

You taught me to think things through.

You had been through your own set of trials and tribulations, you never claimed to be perfect. We had no secrets. You were always so patient with me. You knew me better than anyone else ever cared too, you stayed when everyone else would disappear. You never left me behind, you never let me be forgotten.

You were able to help me to see, that there was truly a better way out there for me.

No matter how hard the world tried, You would never let me go back to feeling lost by the wayside.

you taught me everything you could.

You took the time to teach me how to be free,

of those heavy chains that kept pulling me, to my knees.

You never let me be afraid to be me.

you taught me how to be okay.

you were always there for me,

no matter what time night or day.

now with tears in my eyes,

I look up to the sky, wishing I could fly up high.

Because of you, I learned me how to be a better person.

You taught me the true meaning of family,

You showed me unconditional love, followed by a great big brotherly hug.

But brother, there was one thing, you forgot to teach me...

and that was how to keep believing without you beside me.

You were getting so tired., I could see you were wearing down.

But never did I think, you"d be gone in a blink of an eye.

Never did i think , I"d have to face this world, without you by my side. I never thought i"d turn to reach for your helping hand, but it not be there.

Everyday I struggle, to keep my head held high and my faith from running dry.

You weren"t just my big brother,

or my best friend, but the only reason why, I could never just give up the fight.

You were the only reason I"d never loose sight,

of what and who I truly was inside.

You taught me everything you could, brother.

You taught me everything under the sun.

Except you forgot one thing,

and that was how was I to live .with you no longer by my side.

You taught me to have no fear, to never let me see my tears.

To stand strong for myself and prove them all wrong.

You taught me everything you could, brother.

You taught me everything under the sun.

Except you forgot one thing,

and that was how was I to live .with you no longer by my side.

Everyday I struggle, to keep my head held high and my faith from running dry.

You weren"t just my big brother,

or my best friend, but the only reason why, I could never just give up the fight.

You were the only reason I"d never loose sight,

of what and who I truly was inside.