mother preferred Lee
Sue outshone her brother Lee
He was a druggie, liar, thief, a never-do-well
Sue was an occupational therapist
a wife, a mother, an outstanding citizen
Their mother put Lee on the highest pedestal
making up fraudulent accomplishments for him
and excuses when he was popped into jail
it was always a misunderstanding
Sue kept her mouth shut at first
But when the lies and preferential treatment became unbearable
she finally said something about it
Her mother disowned her
Losing Lee and his admirer was no real loss for Sue
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