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Six Sisters, or Sick Sisters
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England 
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This poem is dedicated to my sisters, all of whom I love dearly. I'd like to say that this is a sort of send up, because each of them has just a little of this in them. (But they love me really!!) Six Sisters Or Sick Sisters I've got a whole tribe of sisters They're not the sweetest troupe it's true I used to wish I was a one and only Once I even tried to leave them at the zoo You probably think I'm far too harsh Still I could tell you a tale or two Shall I start with the eldest one A whole lot of trouble is she The thing is she's a dreadful flirt It happens whenever she's near a he Penelope is her name, just you recall If you see her out, please don't call me Patricia is the next one in age A terrible temper has sister Pat She loses it at the least little thing I've seen her scream out just like that We've all learnt to clear a path When Patricia acts like an angry cat I'm the next on the sister list Still compared to the others I'm a saint I know what you're really thinking That they're not all as black as paint But I've not told of the other three Because angels are what they 'aint Who's the next do I hear you say Well now you're in for a special treat Francessca is the one after me And she, my dear, is anything but sweet She's colder than ice, and twice as cool Not the kindest soul you'll likely to meet Marcelle is the next before the last A girl who's only measure is her gain I've told her that love must be free Still she doesn't need me to explain Nothing I say will make it clear That her way only leads to great pain Who is last but by no means least The youngest sister is a firebrand Melissa may sound so sweet it's true But I warn you, she'll burn your hand She offers promise, but you watch out She's as dangerous to you as quicksand Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Marsha~ What a delightful camraderie of sisters. Nothing like the bonds that unite sisters. Or the poet that sets 'em raging ! LOL !  You are very lucky ... as they let you live long enough to post this.  Watch what you eat the next few days !  Fun ! Fun ! Fun ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Marsha-- having sisters of my own i can relate. this was hillarious my friend. you gave me a good laugh...thanks much. as always, take care amy  p.s. you better not show this to them im lmao off |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
LOL ... what a wonderful, diverse troupe Marsha! What a fun read this was. I bet you kept your parents hopping, what a handful. I only have one sister, and she has her moments, but I do love her dearly as well. Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Marge, glad you liked it, and it gave you a smile. I'll be fine, I hope! I'll just have to get them all a bigger christmas present, bribery always works well!! Oh and yes they've all threatened me with consequences most dire. Amie, then you know exactly what they are like, not that I'd really be without them. Francessca, bet me that I couldn't write a poem about us all. Which is where this came from, but I think this isn't at all what she had in mind  Kit, I'm glad you liked it, and pleased it made you smile. Diverse, now that's probably one of the best discripition I've ever heard. Take care and thanks for reading Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
LOL...this was a treat Marsha...I could never post what I would write about my siblings so your family is pretty tame Great work~ |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Butterflies dc, lets just say that they have their moments, and leave it at that. They do have good points, I know they do, they're always telling me so!! I'm glad it gave you a giggle anyway, because that's the real gift the clan and I give each other. Take care Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Hi I really wanted this languishing as far back as possible. But it seems someone, and I'm just guessing here, Marcella was it you? Anyway, the troupe have asked me to bring this shameful and wicked poem back to the front. Oh my aching ears, they're not really this bad, (Oh yes they are!!) I'm sorry, Marsha Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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