One In a Million Sister

(7/5 Trochee Form)

Jenny is the sister who
came right after me.
And she’s always suffered from
insecurity.

Very shy, she did not date
even once in school.
and I couldn’t fathom why
since my sister’s cool!

Things mechanical, she can
figure out with ease.
And she loves good puzzles that
give her brain a tease!

Nurturing, she’s made for her
family, a home.
Yet she feels inferior
she can’t write a poem!

Generous and loyal too,
sensitive and kind;
always telling me how much
she admires my mind.

One in a million sister
gives support to me.
Jenny needs to see she’s all
God meant her to be.

For Linda Marie's "One in a Million" Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Gauthier Avatar
April 10, 2018 at 9:36 AM
Sweet and lovely, Andrea.
Horsman Avatar
May 3, 2012 at 6:53 AM
you found one of my most favourite poems i've ever written, in Blue Eyes. a true story this. and i think i may have found one of yours here with this most precious of poems i've had the honour to read. you never fail to amaze me. harry
Guzzi Avatar
December 11, 2010 at 9:51 AM
I'm sure she going to love this! Sister & Linda...Light & Love
A  Avatar
November 25, 2010 at 10:49 PM
I HAVE 2 ANDREA LOL,. IN A MILLION SISTERS . BY THE WAY, CAN U BELIEVE THAT OUT OF ALL MY CONTEST ENTRIES. ONLY 12 WHERE CORRECT FORM. I ACTUALLY HAD 24 THAT DID NOT BELONG IN MY CONTEST. AND U ARE TALKING FROM TOP POETS. EVERY ONE GAME ME WHATEVER THEY WANTED. ONLY MY 1-3 PLACEMENTS WHERE LIMERICKS. CRAZY RIGHT! BUT, I AS STILL NICE, AND PLACED THEM FOR TRYING AND THEY WHERE GOOD WRITES AND POEMS ANYWAYS. THANKS 4 THE COMMNT~ALWAYS~ SKAT
Brown Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 9:52 AM
Congratulations on your win Andrea in Linda-Marie's contest "One in a Million". Love, Carol
K. Avatar
November 15, 2010 at 7:38 AM
hi there Andrea--Coming back here to say congrats :) Just really happy for you that you have a sister who supports you :) hugs to you-- nikko :)
Babcock Avatar
November 14, 2010 at 3:37 PM
Congrats on your win Andrea. It is a wonderful tribute to your sister. I have one sister and I know she is special to me. Kids are down for the weekend and are at the football game at the moment. Then we have to go and babysit so my evening is planed out. Will try and email soon. Luv Phyl
Devonshire Avatar
November 14, 2010 at 8:19 AM
So glad to see your poem in the winners' circle, Andrea. I love this moving tribute to your sister Jenny! Love, Carolyn
Taylor Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Congrats, Andrea. Beautiful entry. Nice going. xxxRalph
Knop Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 5:07 AM
My congratulations to your win, Adrea! And a wonderful dedication to your younger sister!..Well deserved! Have a great time!..Love, Gert
Mehta Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 9:13 PM
Andrea...congrats on well deserved win ......... Luv/best wishes.....Hitendra Mehta
Mannan Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 8:58 PM
A beautiful dedication Andrea to your sister. Many congratulations dear friend for this win.
Duffin Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 7:26 AM
Hi Andrea. Congratulations on your placing with this wonderful piece. I hope that you sit your loving sister down and read this tribute to someone that you love and admire. Eamon
Mehta Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 5:21 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win, Andrea
Villarosa Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 12:49 AM
I have also a sister and very supportive just like your sister Jenny. Sisters take the role of our mother when they are not around. Give her hug and kiss to return her kindness and that she will always be important to all of you. Congratulations, Andrea on winning this contest. (^_^) Noel.
Johnson Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 7:21 PM
A lovely tribute to your sister Andrea. She will be proud. lCongratulations. Love, Joyce
Guzzi Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 5:38 PM
I ashamed i couldn't think of one, I kept thinking of men and said "no!" but I should have thought to do a one in a million friend..you are so lucky to have such a great sis. My sis and I always have to "work" at understanding each other (I have always felt I was left in the wrong nest!) Congrad's Light & Love
Freeman Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 5:16 PM
She has her knack and you have yours Andrea. Thank God we aren't all the same. Your pride in her shows.Smile.Congratulations on your poem's honor, Andrea. Agape, Moses
Haick Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 4:45 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful win in the contest, Andrea! One in a million, Sister is right as all sisters should be! Love, Audrey
Sweetheart Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 3:49 PM
Congrats Andrea on your success in my One in a Million contest with this lovely write on your sister so special.. amazing piece.. enjoy with luv.. and thankxxx for supporting always...
Bloomsfield Avatar
November 8, 2010 at 11:59 PM
Jenny sounds a sweet friend to know. .guess you had very strong roots!re She feels inferior and yet she is so smart. .its sad. .yet i prefer a down to earth person or one who feels inferior than a spoil brat snobby. .it could be due to her sensitivity. .thanks for sharin your one in a million,and you are a one in a million loving sister dear!lovely(if you have time read Stephen Neptuk, a new writer here who needs support) :)have a great night.
Austin Avatar
November 8, 2010 at 2:29 PM
Yes. Your sister's affections are well directed. "Generous and loyal, sensitive and kind." She be a better person than me. LOve, Dave
Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
November 8, 2010 at 1:28 PM
A really great write about a wonderful sister.I really appreciate you reading my words and /sending me nice comments on them.If you would go read the first poem I wrote called"HUSBAND"let me know what you think ok.Teresa
Devonshire Avatar
November 8, 2010 at 6:12 AM
How sad that your special sister Jenny can't sense her own worth. I'm sure you've tried to build her self-esteem. Some people are just so humble and that quality alone makes them special. Best wishes in the contest, Andrea. Love, Carolyn
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November 8, 2010 at 5:32 AM
I like that you used a family member like I did with my Mom, beautiful on your sister..best of luck my dear..Love Michael
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