BROTHERHOOD
A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.
A Brother opens your refrigerator and helps himself.
A simple friend has never seen you cry.
A Brother has shoulders soggy from your tears.
A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names.
A Brother has their phone numbers in his address book.
A simple friend brings you a gift, to your party.
A Brother comes early to help you cook and stays late to help
you clean.
A simple friend hates it when you call after he has gone to
bed.
A Brother asks you why you took so long to call.
A simple friend seeks to talk with you about your problems.
A Brother seeks to help you with your problems.
A simple friend wonders about your romantic history.
A Brother could blackmail you with it. (but wouldn't)
A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you have an
argument.
A Brother calls you after you had a fight.
A simple friend expects you to always be there for them.
A Brother expects to always be there for you!