Links of memories

The delicate silver links
lovingly grasping my wrist
memories of the first days of his life flow
as if they were engraved within my heart
from a stork, to my brother, then to me
this chain has always carried life
looking through the translucent ruby
I am transported to a time
when my brother was caressed within my arms
no longer can I hold him
as he has grown since time has passed
the memento still with me
as my love for him remains and grows.