He Aint Heavy - He's My Brother

For all the siblings who carry a heavier load than most when their sibling has autism.

I found this in my husband's elementary school papers, which means it's like 40 years old at least, I thought it was a poem, but my older friends told me it's a song, originally sung by the Hollies.

HE AIN'T HEAVY - HE'S MY BROTHER



The road is long,

With many a winding turn

That leads us to who knows where,

Who knows where.

But I'm strong,

Strong enough to carry him;

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother.

So on we go;

His welfare is my concern,

No burden is he to bear,

We'll get there.

For I know,

He would not encumber me;

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother.

If I'm laden at all,

I'm laden with sadness

That everyone's heart isn't filled

With the gladness

Of love for one another.

It's a long, long road,

From which there is no return,

While we're on our way to there,

Why not share?

And the load

Doesn't weigh me down at all;

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother.