I see the desperate hope emblazed amongst the blue
And once again I watch as the light leaves them
As you surrender to the fact that I simply do not know you
Your eyes fill with reluctant tears
As you brush the hair out of my face
I wish that I could remember you
But that’s just simply not the case
Your eyes have that violent look in them again
It happens on days like these
When I seem to trick you into thinking I know you
I never realised that I could be such a tease
Your eyes appear to tell me you’re sorry
You’re ashamed that you lost control
I always thought you were so much more
Is it my fault that you’ve lost your soul?
Your eyes have mislaid the sparkle
And you take a slow, deep breath
You resignedly encompass me into a hug
And whisper ‘I’ll look after you till death.’
Your eyes are an endless, shimmering ocean
From all the tears you cry
I really hate how I make you do this
The guilt makes me want to die
Your eyes have that panicked expression again
When you know things have gone wrong
But it’s honestly okay, big brother
I’ve bothered you for far too long
Your eyes are like a broken tap
They drip salty tears that roll down your cheeks
Please remember that you did your best
I always admired you; you were never weak
Your eyes are becoming blurry from tears
Only I can’t tell are they yours our mine
I hope you won’t worry about me from now on
I promise that I’ll be fine
Your eyes have disappeared clear from view
My world is growing dark
I’m really going to miss you, Aberforth
Your love - it made a mark
Your eyes are now a distant memory
But I know now that you were my favourite brother
I remember your blue eyes and your wizened smile
And that I loved you above any other