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
Copyright © Cecilia Macfarlane | Year Posted 2018
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