BIG SISTER

I’m not sure what you were at first…

you never went away.

you made all kind of noises

and you laid around all day…

 

Mom and Dad seemed to like you

and when you smiled…that was fun

but with you in the house I had to share

I was no longer number one.

 

Then you started following me 

and soon enough I found

I didn’t mind sharing them with you

in fact I liked having you around.

 

We have a unique opportunity  

you, little brother, and me…

we get to practice on each other

the people we will be.

 

You will come to me when you need help

and right off the bat I want it known…

although I won’t solve all your problems

you won’t have to face them alone.

 

I wasn’t so sure about you at first

but now my feelings are quite strong…

I kind of like when you follow me…

I’m glad you came along

 

And I will do my best to encourage 

to love and to comfort you

for I am your big sister

 

and that’s what big sisters do


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