Inseperable were we everything together. Dancing in the rain, or a garden hose, we smiled as the sun kissed our faces. We painted pictures with barbie dolls and crayons. And played pretend from "house" to "store" to "fairy children" to ourselves. We waited for Santa and the Easter Bunny and found hidden presents in "secret" places. We always knew where to find them. Monopoly was our game. You always won, But I smiled anyway. We grew apart. You grew beautiful, and I was envious. "I hate her," I would say, behind my thick glasses, and mousy hair. But I always loved you. We yelled harsh words, over hairspray and teased bangs. and slamming doors were abundant. You ran away. I cried. I could not imagine life without you. You returned unhappy, and we were seperate. No more togetherness, no more barbie dolls. You moved out. I was alone. I missed my sister, though I never showed it. You came to visit, still beautiful, but different. Free-spirited and carefree, The Grateful Dead filled your little blue car. I envied you. You were with child. I was surprised, and curious. I wondered what kind of mother you would be. I touched your stomach. At night I cried. My sister was grown up. Our playtime was over. You made me an aunt, and I was glad, though I seemed distant and uncaring. I see the way you look at him. I know you love him more than anything else. A beautiful baby boy that you created. It made me shiver. Now you make me smile. Your voice brings back happy memories of lightning bugs and mosquito bites. You are a mother, a wonderful mother. I couldn't ask for more in a sister... (though we've had a rocky road) I'll always remember... (though we walk different paths) My beautiful sister whom I love. Inseperable were we Everything together. May we now stay that way... forever.
Reason for writing:
I wrote this poem for my older sister...whom I love very much.
Birth sign: Aries
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