I Promise - Forevermore

"i carry your heart with me (i carry it in my heart) i am never without it (anywhere i go you go...." -ee cummings to: jennifer, my loving sister i’ve never felt a bond so deep (never, forevermore) nor have i embraced a shoulder so strong; -strong enough for me- but within the dark of the darkest night, before the brightest star was born, we were born to love (always, forevermore) and i shall not betray the trust sisters share; for we ration laughter when rain falls like rain, and break bread of bounty when rain brings pain- i fear not the deepest depth, nor am i weak with you by my side (eternally, forevermore) i seek not my vices because of your empathy, hear not the voices whispering echoes of loss- for you, my sweet sister, have shown me a path to freedom; (everyday, forevermore) and in the longest walk I’ve ever walked, the hardest race i’ve ever faced, you held my hand with ease and comfort, and i am at a loss for words- above the highest skies of all royal skies, i feel the relief from what was and what is to come- for our friendship shan’t be severed by distance, nor sent away toward isles too far to sail; it is content with calm words spoken without judgement, only with compassion, sympathy and genuine kindness- before rarity was rare, a true bond we did share; and i’ll tell you something no other person can comprehend, a secret spreading moondust over valleys - valleys made for - just us- you are the magic that holds the stars in the dark ebon sky; the marvel of the universe and its muse compare not to you- i shall show gratitude to God for you... (i promise…forevermore) "sisters don't need words... they have hearts" November 1, 2019 Writing Challenge, November- Some Kind of Love Sponsor, Dear Heart - Wiishkobi Ode