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On Being An Only Child

An only child, like I was, is
still looked upon askance?
As if I could force my Mom
and Dad to make more
babies, perchance?

Those poets here, who know
me quite well, 
Can figure out my honesty, and 
of course, that, I did tell!

I wanted a brother or sister, 
oh, please?
It's not fun to have no one
to play with or please!

" You will have more things
in life," they replied.
But I kept after them, as I am
not one to be denied.

Alas, God decided to send me 
not one sibling!
It taught me to get through
life, with no help or quibbling.

I had and still have friends,who are 
like sisters and brothers to me.
Part of the music of this great earth.
In my heart's whisper,you will forever be!


                    3/11/2021
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Tom Cunningham Date: 3/12/2021 1:09:00 AM Your circle of friends more than made up for it Tom Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 3/12/2021 9:09:00 AM Hi Tom. I can tell you were not an only child. I have a few, true friends. I have seen in fighting in families between sisters and brothers. That's so sad. An only child has the care of elderly parents on their shoulders. In a family, that can be shared. It's a huge responsibity...but God helps us. Panagiota.