This one was more experimental, since my poems usually follow the same format. I wanted to play with words and pacing more than the rhyme and rhythm of it.
We have passed our lives between our beds, eyes closed and drawn close against the wall
I think I would be a much lonelier person without you
To be a sister is
Are you ready to go / when do we leave
Yes you can borrow that
I miss you
Please don’t go to college
I hope high school treats you well
Let’s make lunch
Don’t say that about yourself / don’t say that about me
Let me drive you
Be safe be safe be safe
You are taller than me now
I am so proud
I left your light on
We are reflections in the way an untuned piano is music
You are perfect
I love you.
Come look at the moon / the sunrise / this picture / my body
I can’t sleep
You are my best friend
Your hand is cold / but hold mine anyway
I need you and that will never stop. I hope you need me too. I am going to watch you become something wonderful.
Oh, Lucy, Lucy, Lucy! What a wonderful sister. I couldn’t ask for a better friend.
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