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Bigger Brother... |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
'Father, Mother, I'm six years old now And I've been giving a great deal of thought To my development and the things I should be taught. I've come to the conclusion that, I need some guidance, in my work and in my play, a role-model, Someone to help me on my way. I don't mean to dis' my sis', but she's a girl and She twirls around in a quite different World to mine, She's no help when I say 'Emma, I have a dilemma,' It's a bigger brother that I need A bigger brother that I pine.' And Mother said, 'I'm sorry Simon, but there's no way that can be done. Whatever the future holds for us, you'll always be the eldest son.' So I cried and a tantrum I threw ('cause when you're six and no-one listens to you, what else are you supposed to do?) 'Cause I couldn't cope with all the pressure of Being the eldest son, 'All the other families have letters addressed to messers! All the other mothers have bigger brothers for their sons!' And that was it. My bigger brother never came. and whilst I adored and continue to adore my sister, it was never quite the same. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
smiling here....the dilemas of a child, you have expressed so acurately.... well done.... very much enjoyed this while reading this, I couldn't help but think of one of my favorite movies...Simon Birch... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
simon, I had similar thoughts when I was a child! You just brought it all back to me! ~ Actually, I have even had similar thoughts as an adult! I am the oldest of three and most of the responsibilities ~ and the work! ~ fell on my shoulders. I also carried more of the worries ~ but that was of my own doing. I tend to be a bit of a mother hen ~ and worry wort!  I felt a bit envious of my girlfriends who had older, protective brothers. I was my brother's protector while we were growing up. Mind you, he's now 6'4" and can take care of himself! lolI loved how you wrote this! It was amusing and at the same time it tugged at my heartstrings. Loving hug, Linda |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Simon, Complain, complain. Isn’t that the way it is. You’re lucky, you’re the boss, and you can push the others around. Great poem--I got a kick out of it. Bobby |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
liked this Simon, but of course can't relate as I'm the youngest girl and the middle child... I'm spoilt to a tee!  smiles ever so sweetly at you though... love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You were quite philosphically oriented at six, dear Simon. Enjoyed your reflections and the good mood trickling through. love Margherita |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Ok Simon, I can do the big brother thing, now you need to draw up a list of all your favourite toys & I get first pick.... John |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
Lovely. And fun to read. |
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