Baby Brother Playing catch, He's getting better, I throw the ball, And he's the go-getter. But one wrong throw, Towards the street, Sends him running, With tiny feet. He chases the ball, Excitement in his eyes, He runs into the street, And I prepare for goodbye. I yell his name, But it's too late, He looks at me, Then faces his fate. That metal bullet, Stopping fast, But it's too late, The time has passed. He lies #lifeless in the street, Sprawled out on the asphalt, And my knees go weak. I run to him, And scream his name, But he lies #lifeless, For a risky game. I reach for his hand, And what do I see, His tiny fingers wrapped around a present for me, He got the ball, But now it's too late, My whole body fills with hate. I hate myself, I hate this game, I hate the car, That caused this shame. I feel the water down my cheeks, I gasp for air, But I can't breathe. I hold his hand, One last time, His tiny fingers, Enclosed in mine. I scream for Mom, But nothing's heard, I close my eyes, And say three last words. I love you, Baby brother. Now head for the light, And go find mother. Three years pass, I'm full of hate, Alone in this world, With twisted fate. Every little face is his, It tears me apart, Just to see little kids. Oh baby brother, How I miss you so, It's all my fault, I didn't know, That one bad throw would end your #life, And take you faster than a knife. I love you , baby brother, I have one request, Say hi to mother.