My Sister

I remember the times

I was ill in my bed;

You would come and sit with me;

The stories you read.

We would play in the park

On the big slide, and swings.

We would love to play music,

We would love to sing

Chorus

I love you, dear sister,

What more can I say?

I think of you always,
With each passing day.

You're here in my heart,

You're part of my soul.

It's the love of a sister,

Which is keeping me whole!

We loved to play horses,

Using plant pots and canes,

Jumping those 'fences'

Over and over again.

We would play in the street,

We would knock on the doors.

We would then run for cover

And go back for more.

Chorus

Do you ever remember

The times I was bad;

I was moody, contentious,

I would drive you mad?

But still you would help me

With my work from school.

You are my big sister,

You are no fool!

Chorus

When we got older

You went off to Uni

I went to college,

The  lived over the sea.

We would still keep in contact

By post or by phone. 

My dear friend and sister,

I was never alone.

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Marriage and family

Life must keep going.

Seeds of sisterly love

They must keep growing.

Without my sister 

My heart is not whole,

My memories are shattered

I've a void in my soul

Chorus

I love you, dear sister,

But the hole in my heart

Grows wider and wider

The more we're apart.

You are my big sister

You are part of my soul,

With no speaking or contact

I cannot be whole 

© Carolyn Davison 6th October 2013