Sleep, My Brother Poem
By T. Hutchinson
This funeral poem was originally written for a sister. Since the words are so touching and meaningful, we have modified it so that it applies to a brother’s death as well.
Sleep, My Brother Poem Lyrics
I wish you sweet sleep, my brother dear.
Although there’s so much that you’ve left bare
I hate that you had to endure such pain
On my mind, your saddened eyes have left a stain.
I want to know what crossed your mind
Unspoken words you’ve left behind
Undone things we’ll never do
No sharing thoughts you never knew.
A peace has fallen upon your head
A taste of sorrow we have been fed
It really is like a hole in our lives
One swiftly dug but carved out by knives.
But I have hope that those sleeping will rise
The Bible says that God will open their eyes.
No suffering, sickness, yes not even pain,
Those who did good, eternal life they’ll gain.
So… sleep on my brother, sleep tight
For now with you the sky is night.
But after night will come daybreak
Therefore I will wait hoping to see you awake.
| Poem Title | Sleep, My Brother Poem |
| Poem Writer / Author | T. Hutchinson |
| Publisher | – |
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