Happy Birthday, My Dear Brother

I look out past the distant stars.
I rewind into the past.
This day used to be a celebration.
Now I reminisce.
I’m saddened by the pity time has kept from you.
Only I pray that your fate falls in good hands.
I pray that you are content and not in pain.
The tears begin to build, as I remember your smile
And all the times we would joke around.
The innocence of our childhood is what I keep 
Close to my heart.
My, how days progress into years.
My, how things are a mess.
I pray you find your way towards peace,
That you find your path once more.
You were destined for greatness but
That has been derailed.
But anything is possible with the Lord by your side.
I feel conflicted about how I should feel.
But you still are my brother.
I pray I can find you someday,
And that the suffering soon subsides.
Happy birthday, my dear brother.
I still think about you each day,
And you are always in my prayers.