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On Siblings

I watch as they negotiate What each of them can claim, Announcing something's "Mine!" appears To be the only aim. Whatever one is playing with The other wants as well, Despite the fact it's not a favorite, Far as I can tell. Yet in the market, a surprise - The older made his picks Including items for his sis - No envy in the mix. Just watching out for her, he was The most attentive brother For that's what siblings are - Both friends and rivals to each other.

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 6/28/2017 4:16:00 PM

You couldn't have said it better than in the final stanza! What a gift you have for profound truths with simple language! / M

Vera Duggan

Date: 6/25/2017 2:31:00 AM

Oh yes and we are still rivals, I have two brothers and I really can't see them looking out for me, but this is so true ilene, I watch my children and my grandchildren rivalling each other, thank you for the delightful read my friend......Vera

Jan Allison

Date: 6/24/2017 8:16:00 AM

Your poem made me smile as see sibling rivalry so often Ilene - I love the final two stanzas especially - they sound like absolutely wonderful grandchildren and you must be so proud of them:-) hugs Jan xxx

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/23/2017 8:47:00 PM

Being the youngest of three, I wouldn't go right to fun. Tormented, picked on, beat up, always the scapegoat. They were the most valuable lessons I ever learned. I was their sacrificial lamb. Lol Siblings can be the worst or the best, they decide. Love the poem, as you can tell.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/23/2017 8:03:00 PM

Most certainly true!