Cecilia Macfarlane Poet Rhyme

My Dear Sister

We were both born in November
               ....... just two years apart
Having you as my big sister
               ....... I was off to a great start
You were much more than a sister
              ....... also a confident and friend
Through our troublesome childhood
              ...... on you I could depend
In protecting me you instilled
              ...... much courage and love
Not to dwell on the actions and hatred of others,
              ...... to rise above
Inseparable we always were
              ...... like two peas in a pod
A special and unique pairing 
              ...... thoughtfully arranged by God
You plead with me, to fetch you
              ....... water, books and other stuff
I lovingly did it 
              ...... while pretending to huff
Doing your insistent bidding
              ...... how could I not comply
You sweetly stating " I love you most " 
              ...... with a twinkle in your eye
Endless hours spent together playing
              ...... monopoly, cribbage and gin rummy
We made our own joy
              ...... when life got crummy
Sharing the same bedroom
              ...... until our late teens
Making countless memories
              ...... and sharing dreams
In our twenties we worked together
              ...... side by side
Even living in the same building
              ...... we did reside
We had more time together
              ...... then most siblings ever get
That we're not still together
              ....... is a heartbreaking regret
Cancer came along and swiftly 
              ...... made its claim
Life without you in it 
              ...... is sadly not the same
I couldn't fathom so young
              ...... that you would depart
But dear sister you will forever remain
              ...... deep in my heart

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Juliet Ligon February 5, 2020 at 4:54 PM Sounds like you were really close. Beautiful tribute. Poetic hugs. Cecilia Macfarlane February 5, 2020 at 5:24 PM Yes, we were close, miss her so much. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux October 30, 2019 at 8:02 AM This is beautiful and so sad. Sorry for your loss. This is such a special dedication. Hugs Rick. Cecilia Macfarlane February 5, 2020 at 5:25 PM Thank you Richard. Hugs

Paul Callus March 5, 2019 at 11:20 AM What a lovely heartfelt tribute, Cecilia! I am sorry for the loss of your sister. I can understand what it must have felt like at that age, especially considering the close relationship there was between you. ~ Hugs // paul Cecilia Macfarlane February 5, 2020 at 5:32 PM She is a lovely sister. Thank you Paul. Hugs

Honestly J.T. November 25, 2018 at 10:36 AM Awesome poem; it's unfortunate that you lost your sister; have an awesome day -JT Cecilia Macfarlane November 25, 2018 at 10:41 AM Thank you JT.

FJ Thomas July 9, 2018 at 3:04 PM The beautiful love you've expressed here is foreign to me. Yet you make me feel like I know it. You are a strong beautiful woman Cecilia. Cecilia Macfarlane November 25, 2018 at 10:49 AM Thank you Flo, your words made me smile. Hugs

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty June 28, 2018 at 10:57 AM A great tribute to a great sister.It is a grievous loss. She will live on in your memories.Your pen is wonderful. Regards. Cecilia Macfarlane July 4, 2018 at 11:27 AM Thank you Rajat. Hugs

John Gondolf June 27, 2018 at 11:30 AM This is such a beautiful tribute to your sister, Cecilia, I know there is much pain since she is no longer with you but you have such beautiful memories to carry with you. Wishing you the best. John Cecilia Macfarlane November 25, 2018 at 10:56 AM Thank you John, all the best to you as well. Hugs

Faraz Ajmal June 27, 2018 at 11:14 AM It s a really sad and heartfelt write, nothing can be worse than losing a loved one, your whole life becomes like hell and the worse thing is that the life still continue, no matter what happens, we still live, my mother have a smaller sister and God, thsy are so close, better than any friends, and now just because of her sister, my mother has brought our new house a street away from her. About death, where there is life, there s death, every soul will taste it, good luck and stay strong Cecilia Macfarlane June 27, 2018 at 11:24 AM Thank you Faraz, cherish the ones you love because we never know how much time is left. Hugs

Harry Horsman June 25, 2018 at 4:48 AM Wonderful dedication, Cecilia, and then so sad, your poem is so sincere, and heartfelt, yet an awesome read. love this poem. Cecilia Macfarlane June 27, 2018 at 11:26 AM Thank you Harry. Hugs

Andrea Dietrich June 22, 2018 at 9:37 AM oh my, so sad, Cecilia!!! All my sisters and I are but a a few years apart in age (four of us born within five years) We will always be the best of friends.Did you have other siblings at all? I am the oldest and had cancer and am doing all I can so that it does not return. That is how I could relate to this poem so well. (however, as the oldest, I did not ask my sisters to run errands for me. heehee) Cecilia Macfarlane June 27, 2018 at 11:42 AM I have 4 brothers and one younger Sis. So happy you beat cancer and taking precautions to ward it off. Hugs

Silent One June 17, 2018 at 11:47 AM A beautiful heart touching poem for your sister Cecilia... I remember when you contacted me about her health... The beautiful thing is that you are smiling for her memories.... Cecilia Macfarlane June 21, 2018 at 8:20 AM Thank you Silent One, yes beautiful and plentiful memories. Hugs

Pashang Salehi June 16, 2018 at 4:14 PM I'm so sorry my dear Cecilia... please accept my sincere condolences... Live for both of you... Cecilia Macfarlane June 21, 2018 at 8:34 AM Thank you Pashang. I most definitely will. Hugs