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Sister Sister


On an island

Not alone

Who is with me

In this land unknown?

 

Sister Sister

Is it you?

My only solace

When I am blue

 

I need you here

To keep me warm

To make me smile

To ride out this storm

 

I need your hugs

I need your laughter

I’m getting closer

My heart beats faster

 

Sister Sister

My best friend

If you are with me

My fears will end

 

I need your voice

It keeps me sane

It makes me calm

It eases the pain

 

I need your bravery

It gives me hope

It keeps me grounded

It helps me cope

 

Sister Sister

I can’t live without

I need you here with me

I start to shout


 

Can you hear me?

Are you there?

If that's not you

Then…(I gasp for air)

 

It was just a tree

My mind playing tricks

I am beginning to unglue

Only your presence can fix

 

Sister Sister

I am all alone

I know I won’t make it

All on my own

 

Screaming and crying

I’m calling your name

“Where the fuck are you?”

I begin to exclaim

 

Off in the distance

I see a bright light

If God’s looking for me

I’ll go with no fight

 

Sister Sister

The light is a boat!

You are calling my name

There’s a lump in my throat

 

Always my rescue

From outside and in

You saved me my sister

You saved me again

 
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danivitorelo
<p>My sister is my everything, and has helped me through all of our lives many tribulations. We grew up in a large impoverished family with two alcoholic parents and have overcome the struggles that arose from that together. I cannot live without her.</p>

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