Brotherhood

Brotherhood
Christopher Bogart

Brotherhood
Is at the central core
of Christianity.
The very word
defines relationship,
the language of a single word
of camaraderie.

Brothers in arms,
Brothers in crime,
Brothers- in-law,
Step-brothers,
Foster brothers,
The Brotherhood of Man,
An ancient brotherhood
“Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers …”
A brother’s love.

But what’s so great about brothers anyway,
Particularly if you have one?

If they’re older,
they’re bullies.
If younger,
they’re the brother
you’re bound by blood
to protect.

And what about sibling rivalry?

Sometimes it seems
“He ain’t heavy …” really.
He’s just a pain in the ass.