Brotherhood
"Hey, bro!" "What's happening, brother?" Statements like these can take on various forms depending on who is speaking. Honestly, it irks me to no end. The speaker assumes there is a relationship of some sort in place that carries with it a certain level of intimacy and trust. This casual friendship may or may not even exist beyond the mere acquaintance of another person; however, such a connection is earned and not given. The bond of brotherhood, by blood or circumstance, is extremely sacred and trascendent. For example, I have a biological sister and brother. Simply because they are in my family doesn't mean the spirit of brotherhood is present. Thankfully, in my case, it does! Then there are those who have become my "brother" or "sister" through circumstance: a bond born out of adversity...a fiery trial that purifies and strengthens the relationship. In both cases, biological or otherwise, I would storm the gates of hell for