A letter to my sister
Dear Gums,
That's my nickname for you,
Cause babygirl you got no teeth
I write this with you next to me on the floor
When I look down at you I know want so more
I look in your bright dark brown eyes and know what its for
I remember my goals
I know I'm in control
My desire is the best life, so I pray for us
I know Christ
Therfore, I study hard for you, Mom Dad and the rest of the family too
Imma save our cousins if its the last thing I do
I want them to have the same oppurtunities we granted you.
You were only 9 months and 9 days when I wrote this
I know you're to young to read and wouldn't even comprehend if I spoke this
You don't know the story of your past,
and where you come from
You don't know your trials,
you know not what you've overcome
You're not my sister by blood,
you're my cousin
One day you'll know the truth,
as for now you'll reside in ignorant bliss while you're a youth
But despite that I'll always be there for you
Despite the your set-backs you've been resililent since day one,
something I'd wish to be
I only want the best for you, but I'm only 17
There's only so much I can do
eventually you'll know what I mean
It's funny how with each word you babble I fall more in love with you
Now...
Don't ever believe you were perfect
You'd find find my nerve,
and know just how to irk it
Learning how to deal
and just how you work
From your constant whining
To the throw up stains on my shirts
Little sister when you grow up
your blessings I hope you recieve
Because I know God blessed us
when he added you to the family
With love,
Your older sister