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She talks to him in her sleep
She says "I love you too"
It's a secret she has to keep
"Can I come see you ?"

She sleeps to see her special friend
He doesn't have a name
She says he's real and not pretend
She says they are the same

She's five years old 
And the day she arrived
She has never been told
Her twin brother died 

January 2017
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Makama Avatar
March 6, 2017 at 11:13 AM
Great work, really inspiring and incredible.
Martin Avatar
January 21, 2017 at 10:46 PM
Well deserved win Tanis! Congratulations! :-)
Daniel Avatar
January 20, 2017 at 10:49 PM
A sad write deserving of the top win, Tanis:) congratulations:)
May Avatar
January 20, 2017 at 9:47 AM
Very moving write Tanis...Congrats on your win
Smith Avatar
January 20, 2017 at 7:50 AM
Congratulations on a sad and beautiful poem :)
Roberts Avatar
January 20, 2017 at 4:43 AM
Loved this emotional poem ..Seren
Polydoro Avatar
January 19, 2017 at 9:48 PM
Ohhh Tanis, this is such a gorgeous poem... the last line gave me goosebumps - so well deserved the win - congratulations - Loved it <3
Rodrigues Avatar
January 19, 2017 at 9:31 PM
Poignant and beautiful! Congrats on your top win, Tanis!
Adams Avatar
January 19, 2017 at 9:15 PM
Congratulations Tanis on your first place win ! Such a sad yet beautiful poem. I've had experiences with my father who is on the other side. A great poem
Burch Avatar
January 19, 2017 at 8:53 PM
Wow!! Tanis!! Such a well deserved win!! Congratulations my friend. Love it!! Big Hugggs. Well done. Deb
Raynes Avatar
January 19, 2017 at 8:50 PM
I loved the twist at the end, such a beautiful poem with a beautiful idea, congratulations on your first place with this poem Tanis.
Allison Avatar
January 8, 2017 at 6:00 PM
oh gosh Tanis I found the ending so sad - twins do have such a special connection i wonder how a child would deal with the death of a sibling:-( hugs Jan xx
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