My Sister

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    So different we are...like night and day...I'm the wild, carefree one, needing that manual on responsible adulthood that nobody ever gave us :) and she is the perfect child with the perfect stable life, organized beyond human possibility, ...you get the picture. However, she is the coolest of sisters, we share the same sense of humor, and have developed an amazing relationship over the years.

    My Sister

    Her greatest gift came early

    How fortunate for me

    Being blessed with patience

    Sustained her sanity.

    Destined to be her shadow

    Albeit sunshine, clouds, or rain

    I demanded full attention

    Yet so seldom she’d complain

    From the time that I was born

    A single room we shared

    Her pretence of mere endurance

    No disguise for how she cared

    She walked with me each morning

    Down the paths of early life

    Then embarked upon her journey

    Devoted teacher, mother, wife

    Tirelessly giving, her heart forgiving

    She’s stood by me through all

    Inspiring courage to reach new heights

    Knowing she’ll be there if I fall

    So many miles between us

    So many times I’ve missed her

    Ever thankful to be blessed

    With such a special sister.

     

     

    Dedicated to my sister, Cathy

    12/08/2010

     

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    ginga commented on My Sister

    12-18-2010

    Julie, I loved this familial poem of sisters and how you shared so much growing up. Your rhyme and meter are impeccable too. ginga
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    julieannetx

    12/19/2010

    Thank you so much! I'm giving her the poem for Christmas.

    FranzJ commented on My Sister

    12-13-2010

    family (especially sibilings) are eveything- - - - - - - - - - - - -
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    julieannetx

    12/13/2010

    The older I get the more I have realized how important family is. Thanks for reading!

    Rhymer commented on My Sister

    12-13-2010

    A special bond between two sisters brought to light with this wonderful tribute. 10 from me.
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    julieannetx

    12/13/2010

    Thanks so much!

    angel33614 commented on My Sister

    12-13-2010

    beautiful sentiments and very sincere and heartfelt, bravo! It is very apparent the purity of the love and the bond you share as sisters, it is truely a beautiful thing and something of grace. Funny thing is that as much as you think she has it all together, nobody is perfect in day and age, and those who seem perfect often live a life of illusion. Not saying that she lives in an illusion but on the inside, deep down, she may be more like you than you realize and just afraid to let it out. Just random thoughts for what they are worth, please take no offense. Purity of the soul, journey well!!! with grace and humility ANGEL
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    gogant commented on My Sister

    12-11-2010

    A true friendship with your sister, you share with us in a softness that cannot be matched........A wonderful poem by you, Julie......
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    julieannetx

    12/12/2010

    Thanks for the nice thoughts....I'm going to give my sister this poem as one of her Christmas presents.

    gogant

    12/14/2010

    It'll be a gift she'll treasure forever and a day..........................g

    In science one tries to tell people, in such a way as to be understood by everyone, something that no one ever knew before. But in poetry, it's the exact opposite.

    Franz Kafka (1883-1924) Czech writer.

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