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We are Sisters
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We are Sisters |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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We are sisters who once held power to hurt in one hand and love in the other. I wanted to be like you when I grew up and felt gawky in your presence. I stole your clothes when you left for school, trying to keep them spotless, but that was not me. You would be furious, but I’d be back the next day. Then we grew up and moved on into lives that crossed and divided like an intricate quilt pattern. Eventually, I stopped feeling shy around you; we shared a friendship that ran deep. Things happen. Don’t they always? We fought with bitter words that hurt, cut, and tore at the threads that bound us together. Years passed and I would think of you, wondering how you were and where you were. I’d wonder how I would react if you got in touch with me. I hoped my response would be gracious and show my love, but I still hurt so much. I knew we would never be the same. Growing is part of life, as is the inevitability of change. Finally, I saw you. It was an accident and my heart reached out to you, but you thrust me away with a look of disdain. I curled up inside myself, like that little sister I used to be and felt awkward and shy as tears stuffed my throat. I walked around Seattle, seeing nothing. For once the day was sunny, but fog was all I saw. I realized that sisterly love will endure on some levels, but we don’t always remain friends and maybe, just maybe, some things simply cannot be recaptured. When you called to apologize for the way you acted, and we said that we loved each other, I was happy. I was happy that we can say the world “love”. I was happy to hear from you and about you. But, each conversation makes me sad inside. We talk and share some things, but there’s distance. I asked where you live now, knowing that I would never go there. You told me and I knew that you knew that too. It’s okay. We are trying, in our own ways, to respect and show love. Our lives have changed, but remained so much the same. You still think of yourself as the black sheep and I know that I am the stay at home Cancer type We are cautiously rebuilding our foundations, drawing our maps, telling our tales, writing our words and sharing our lives. We are sisters, woven from the same loom, working towards the same end. - Alison |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Ali-girl.. this one breaks my heart.. but I smile knowing that you both have taken a step towards each other again.. may love and harmony shine on both your lives again soon... love and hugs from your friend RDB xxx Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
You are so lucky. My sister turned away from me along time ago. She is a trouble maker. Anytime she is around, you can bet she will stir up some kind of trouble. I loved my sister with all my heart. But, she evidently didn't feel the same way. She is that way with the whole family. Some things you just have to accept. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Relationships with sisters seem to be very complicated. I didn't have a sister and always wished I had but my daughters had disagreements sometimes but they always made up and I know Gina misses her sister everyday. Hope you and Sis can make up before it's to late. Love, Ida |
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nourzihane Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 254Algeria |
Dear Alison i can't say it's beautiful because it's more then that all the best thank you nourzihane |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Alison, Go see your sister. I would never allow my daughters to act that way. Love Bobby |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
I understand this Wishing you warm thoughts for your and your sis always |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Alison, I knew about the rift from another poem, and this one had tears of empathetic, pain, healing and understanding flowing down my cheeks. My daughter too (in Australia), sent me a kind one-sentence thank you email in reply to my electronic card for her birthday, then sent me a kind one-sentence birthday email for my birthday, and she included my grandchildren whom she had previously said she didn't want to have anything to do with me. Perhaps you and your sister could keep in contact by email - that way your could get closer without the damage that could be done by being in each other's presence too soon? Love Owl |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
just stopping by to wrap you in hugs my precious friend. I have missed you. Much love, D~ |
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