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Big Sister

To Elma,

You who protected me
Known as 'the little cripple girl'
By well meaning ignorant folk
It was no joke
Still you saw off the bully boys
Who would tease and displease me
Threaten me, beat me
You stood up for me
All I could see was your love
All I could feel were your benedictions
Shining a light into my frightened life

You showed me respect,
Neglect?
That was parental preserve
Their contempt reserved one for the other
But I was your little brother
You saved me bathed me
When I was small you did it all
Got me out of bed saw me fed
Ready for school

You, a child yourself
With but one leg I never heard you beg
For special treatment or consideration
You, yourself abused, refused
To submit me to the same tyranny
Now as an angel in heaven
I have need to thank you
To rejoice with gratitude
In having known you
Written by blocat
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