Sister's at the Heart

A poem for my little sister

From the moment that I met you

I loved you from the start

Bouncing baby, crying baby

Sisters at the heart

 

You said you always wanted to be like me

Being the oldest was a chore

You loved my ways, my clothes and all that I did

When I only considered you to be a bore

 

I ignored you, I hurt you

With so many words I said

But you always loved your big sister

Even the times when I wanted you dead

 

You stole my clothes, my makeup and even knew my secrets

I knew you were interested in all that I did

After long fights and long regrets

 I secretly didn’t mind, you were only a kid

 

I have never really told you

That I admired so many little things

Sarcasm, sass and your outlook on life

You really did pull on my heartstrings

 

We laughed and we have fought

Spent too much time away

To see how much you have grown

Makes me proud of you every day

 

To be your older sister is such a gift

A prize that means so much

You are nothing like me

But you have changed my world with your touch

 

You never really know what family means

When you spend so much time away

How much you really need them

How they can really affect your day

 

Take the time to show your love

As frustrating as it may be

So love your little sisters, brothers too

And one day you will see

 

Just how amazing your relationships can be

-Brittney Maxwell 

Author's Note

CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM ONLY PLEASE!!