Floating above my hand outstretched Is a bubble--a reflective rainbow Blowing from a wand in her fingers Belonging to my one baby sister She flies around, shouting all about Bubbles float beyond my eyes Seeing them lift above her head While our parents laugh at the sight Bringing their eyes upon her Their interest in her every move Running around with the dog Showering bubbles around their heads They try to hold each one in their hands While they levitate above mine Imagining their invincibility towards My sister’s shrill voice, screeching Along the yard like a siren, blaring Without an emergency, save my ego As the last bubble pops in my hand Russell Sivey