My Brother's Keeper

Hush little boy don't you cry

I'm not your mama, but I'll sing you a lullaby 

I know you feel lonely and you don't know why

Our mom has vanished, big sis is here

You've been lost and found, I promise not to go anywhere

Don't fret, don't you live in fear

My baby brother, and I am your keeper, from now on

Not a baby any more, an army man now, you've moved on

It all worked out, all my battles with you, how you never won

Integrity, compassion, is the man you are today

I told you, my rules would make you strong some day

I wouldn't let up, or give you your way

A soldier, a son, a brother, an, uncle you showed the world who you can be

I am not your mama, but I love you as I am, I hope you see

Your future wife, a lucky lady she will be

I am sorry mom left us, I did the best I could for you

And I know you thank me for it, you've showed me your gratitude

Although all I want is for you to be happy, through and through

A frail child to a strong young man, you've made me proud

I miss you so, when you're not around

But I won't weep, I won't make a sound

You are living your life, the best you know how

I am my brother's keeper,  I'll always be around