Brothers, But Not By Birth

To know what I've been through, good or bad.
Knowing how I feel about it, happy or sad.
Knowing just as much about my life as Justin does.
He cared for my dad.

He is the one person I can count on, without a doubt.
I can start a sentence, and he knows what I'm talking about.
He's calm, cool, and collected...never seen him fight.
To be totally honest, I've never even heard him shout.

I've known him since third grade.
Not becoming best friends though until after twelfth grade.
I would do anything for him, even if it cost life or limb.
I know how much this friendship is worth, and its something I try to repay every day.

Gene has never judged me, yet he knows my worth.
If I have a problem, I go to him first.
He has been there for me the most and never let me down.
We are brothers, but not by birth.

For Gene R. John