To Dawn

To my little sister,
Who is not really small
It’s just that she is younger than I 
And she’s not very tall

The other day she had a bang
Unfortunately on her head
There is a good side to this 
She could have ended up dead

The trouble is the bang has rattled 
What brains she does possess
At least the scans did find some
But they are a vibrating mess

They say she will improve 
But that cannot be
Because my little sister
Is already perfect for me

She may struggle talking 
But I can feel for her
With her new stutter and my daft voice
We sound a right daft pair

We think we’ll start a chat line
But not sure what it’ll be
We might begin an auction site
We’ll have to wait and see

GGGoing  GGGoing gone
She would be good at that
But with my alternating voice
I just sound like a real pratt

Between my highs and lows
And her struggle with her words
There’s’ one think we both know
We are not a pair of nerds

So to my sister Dawn
I send you all my love
Get well soon sweetheart
You are the hand that fits my glove.

Mandy aka GG 
19/12/2013 ©

To those that know us they know we are both struggling with speech but for two different reasons.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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January 8, 2014 at 12:58 PM
Thanks for the visit. You express your feelings well. Your love for your sister is felt throughout your words.
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December 30, 2013 at 12:04 PM
Cute one ...Got a chuckle but of course it is not funny to the person who has the problem unless they take it with humor..Sara
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December 29, 2013 at 4:08 PM
It's great to read about two sisters who are a possitive match for each other, sorry to hear sis got hurt though but it sounds like you will take good care of her she is very lucky to have one such as you. thanks for sharing cheri
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December 28, 2013 at 11:23 AM
Mandy, this is very poignant to me as well, it is very well written and full of hope, pain and fun….start a radio show and call it "Golden Dawn"..have a great New Year my friend….David
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December 26, 2013 at 8:17 AM
Dear Mandy - "The hand who fits my glove" is just a beautiful set of words. You have a lovely outlook on you and your sister's mutual impediments. God has blessed you with the talent of writing well and finding fun - at least you've given me a great big smile.. Right on and write on. love, Kathy
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December 24, 2013 at 3:45 AM
- Happy Christmas, Mandy !!! - Have a great time with family and good friends! - Santa Claus huggs from // Anne-Lise :)
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December 24, 2013 at 2:07 AM
Mandy --Dropping by with SMILES and CHRISTMAS CHEERS. Thank You for making this a great year for ALL OF US. --- May magic fill your days and all your dreams come true this holiday season. MERRY CHRISTMAS <3 Love Linda -The Sweetest Poet Destroyer
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December 20, 2013 at 9:31 AM
Oh to live is to read your poetry....
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December 20, 2013 at 12:16 PM
oh bless you , and many thanks xx
May Avatar
December 19, 2013 at 11:36 AM
beautiful write Mandy...best wishes
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December 19, 2013 at 12:17 PM
Thanks Joseph have a brilliant time over the festive season xx
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December 19, 2013 at 11:05 AM
i didn't know that you struggle with speech, mandy, but you certainly get your words out beautifully in your poems!
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December 19, 2013 at 12:18 PM
have a wonderful festive season Ilene and keep the poetry flowing xx
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December 19, 2013 at 12:16 PM
Hi there Ilene and thanks for the comment it is much appreciated...we are both struggling an hoping it is temporary for each of us,,,she has just had a head injury leaving her with a bad concussion and a stammer I have had surgery that has not gone brilliant, but we are both fighters so hopefully will get back to normality soon bless you love xx
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