Lin Lane Poet Couplet

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The Beauty of Sisterhood

In my family garden,  there grows a lovely rose.
A beautiful blossom who helps rid me of my woes.
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I dedicate these couplets to my sister, Frances Rose.


Dearest Sister, Fran, 

As children, it was you and me. We only had each other.
Never really felt a connection with our older brother.

Younger than I, by little more than just a year,
you're always there to comfort me in my times of fear.

With my marriage at its end, I was filled with sorrow,
You came to me and said, "I've a shoulder you can borrow."

You rescued me, when in the night 'he' broke my hand.
You are my cool water when I cross the desert sand.

Without you by my side I would have fallen apart.
You held me close when you saw the condition of my heart.

I'm the big sister who should be looking after you,
but you wear the angel wings when I'm feeling blue.

You never make me feel ashamed by saying, "I told you so."
So I'm writing you this couplet poem just so you'll know.

No matter how many times I stumble and I fall,
you bend and pick me up so I never have to crawl.

You are my umbrella when the rain pours down,
my fairy godmother when I'm in need of a gown.

You are my life raft when in the sea I flounder.
You reason with me until my mind is sounder.

You are my protector from those who lie,
Give me strength when our loved ones die.

When others turn their backs and don't seem to care
I know you'll be at my side. You've always been there.

You dry my tears and then bring me to laughter.
And for all you do, I'll be grateful forever after.

If I ask you to do me a favor,
You smile and say, "Sure, what flavor?'

Much more than just a friend...that's a sad cliché.
There is only one more thing that I have to say.

Because you're the only one who has ever really understood,
I love you far beyond the sharing of our beautiful sisterhood.



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Lin Lane  ~  December 18th 2015
   Sibling Contest  ~ Eve Roper

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Poet Destroyer A January 26, 2016 at 9:58 PM LIN, Congratulations on your awesome sibling win. XOX - LINDA

CayCay Godwin January 19, 2016 at 4:15 AM I'm the 'big' sister and this poem resonates so much with me, especially the beautiful couplets about how we, the elder, are suppose to look after them, yet they are the constant, stabler and less needy one. It is beauty, pure sister-love beauty. Love it ... CayCay Lin Lane January 19, 2016 at 2:08 PM Thank you very much, CayCay.

Skat A January 18, 2016 at 8:34 AM nice win

Beautiful Scars January 15, 2016 at 7:29 PM Lin, such a beautiful tribute to your loving sister...congrats *smiles*

Susan Gentry January 15, 2016 at 5:25 PM Congratulations on this win with this very heartfelt poem that kind of reminded me of my sister.

Jan Allison January 15, 2016 at 5:20 PM a very emotional poem Lin congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper January 15, 2016 at 4:30 PM Lin, congratulations on your placement on my “When Older Siblings or Younger Step In”... contest. A wonderful tribute to your younger sister that has been there for you. Hugs Eve

Nette Onclaud January 15, 2016 at 4:21 PM ohh, a beauty.. sweet congrats on your award, lin..huggs

CayCay Godwin December 19, 2015 at 10:42 AM I teared up. The 'sister' poems are, for the most part, all touching my own sister-love. I have written her many poems over the years and I've bet you've done the same. Sisters are poems in our lives. Most touching and lovely ... CayCay Lin Lane December 19, 2015 at 7:32 PM This is the first I've written for her, and shame on me. Your comments mean a lot to me, CayCay. Thanks.

Sucheta Dutt December 18, 2015 at 9:07 AM Very sweet and beautiful poem :) Lin Lane December 18, 2015 at 12:13 PM Thank you very much.

Andrea Dietrich December 18, 2015 at 8:44 AM It's beautiful to have sisters and I am glad you have yours!! this one will do well in the contest, LIn. Lin Lane December 18, 2015 at 9:04 AM Yes it is, Andrea. I'm glad to be living near her again. Thank you very much.

Jan Allison December 18, 2015 at 8:42 AM I wish my sister was like this - you are very lucky Lin:-) hugs jan xx Lin Lane December 18, 2015 at 8:56 AM Thanks. I'll share Fran with you, Jan, but you can't keep her. She has lots of love.