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In my family garden, there grows a lovely rose. A beautiful blossom who helps rid me of my woes. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I dedicate these couplets to my sister, Frances Rose. Dearest Sister, Fran, As children, it was you and me. We only had each other. Never really felt a connection with our older brother. Younger than I, by little more than just a year, you're always there to comfort me in my times of fear. With my marriage at its end, I was filled with sorrow, You came to me and said, "I've a shoulder you can borrow." You rescued me, when in the night 'he' broke my hand. You are my cool water when I cross the desert sand. Without you by my side I would have fallen apart. You held me close when you saw the condition of my heart. I'm the big sister who should be looking after you, but you wear the angel wings when I'm feeling blue. You never make me feel ashamed by saying, "I told you so." So I'm writing you this couplet poem just so you'll know. No matter how many times I stumble and I fall, you bend and pick me up so I never have to crawl. You are my umbrella when the rain pours down, my fairy godmother when I'm in need of a gown. You are my life raft when in the sea I flounder. You reason with me until my mind is sounder. You are my protector from those who lie, Give me strength when our loved ones die. When others turn their backs and don't seem to care I know you'll be at my side. You've always been there. You dry my tears and then bring me to laughter. And for all you do, I'll be grateful forever after. If I ask you to do me a favor, You smile and say, "Sure, what flavor?' Much more than just a friend...that's a sad cliché. There is only one more thing that I have to say. Because you're the only one who has ever really understood, I love you far beyond the sharing of our beautiful sisterhood. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Lin Lane ~ December 18th 2015 Sibling Contest ~ Eve Roper
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