binx.

There seems to have always been a little Cain and Abel between siblings. For whatever reason one is always viewed as the favorite. It is a major move to move past this crap and strengthen your bond once more, tight

Very true
It's much easier when one isn't the most stubborn person I've ever met in my entire existence....  
Thank you for reading and leaving your thoughts.  
I really do appreciate and marinate on them - it means a lot to me.  
🌹  
xo  
B

Well, as I'm still trying my upmost not to stare at your Avatar's, derriere...I'm kind of curious about your chosen moniker of Myanus? My. Anus... ... is No One Else even remotely questioning as to why that particular name? Because I will. Pray tell?? Our newest DUP member... My curious nature is on pins and needles with anticipation. *clasps hands*
Please, I'm all ears!  
As for your comments, Ty for reading, and your thoughts. I'm processing (and understand) your lack of enthusiasm for the last portion of my poem and utterly thankful for your compliments on the apparent 6 stanzas you did enjoy. I also thank you for the compliment on my picture as well.    
🌹    
xo    
B

I'm still slightly confused, however that's not unusual for me.. lol. I thank you for the response and explanation. You're right in one aspect, looking at a beautiful bum isn't the worst
(She's cheeky) .. Lmao
Appreciate you!
🌹
B

Absolutely beautiful. Great piece
Love this loads
Love and light
Ron xx

Awww.. Thank you, Ron
I'm glad you found something within this piece you enjoyed and I'm grateful for your RL add and your comments.
💜
xoxo
B

Finding a way to bond again is truly magic.
I held a grudge with a first cousin I was angry at for too many years.  I was justified in my anger but at a certain point it was time to forgive and I did.  That relationship is pretty darn good now and I’m gratified by letting that river flow again.

Hoping you 2 can as well.  It’s difficult but worth it if it can be had

Like

That's nice to hear PS. I wish it was something that could be fixed, and maybe one day it will. I tried initially, but to no avail. Stubbornness is her hallmark and I'm sure it's only more  
intransigent with age.  
I remain in hope.  
Ty for sharing your thoughts and your story.  
I really do appreciate it.  
X  
-B

Siblings. I have the same. All okay now but once upon a time...sigh.

Exactly... sigh.
Ty, Grace
You get it
🌹
xo
B

Hmm, that was a lovely and heart tugging write Blue. It certainly is tough when siblings fall out of grace or have estranged relationships. I think this comp has really brought really interesting and genuine entries and yours just raises the bar.
Thank you for sharing. I hope that in the near future these relationships flourish again like they once did.
Good luck in the comp.

I'm hoping your sentiments are heard... out in the universe...Ty for the RL add as well, Wally  
You're a sweetheart  
I appreciate you reading and your thoughtful insights. Wishing you luck in the competition as well, my friend.  
💜🌹💜
xo  
B

lol.. Yes Booze... heh heh heh... Some of my closest friends still use that nickname if we go out drinking. Or instead it slowly degrades to "Boozin'" instead of Susan, the drunker we become... hahaha... Asshole friends!! (I love them)

So, every time I read your spills about your sisters, my heart lurched in like understanding... or perhaps in sympathy, knowing a little bit of what it's like. I get you a wee bit better and vice versa
I'm not holding my breath for a reconciliation any time soon, but I hold onto hope, always.

Ty for sharing, Weg
You and your comments always make me feel less lonely. Ty for that and everything...

CATNIP, SO FAIR!
xoxo 💋
Velv

Dear BV,

First, beautiful picture. If I took a shot like that I’d look distorted like you look if you see yourself in a doorknob.
Second, I think this entire poem is perfectly paced with an ending that depicts your intent of hope. It’s all you can hold out for when another person holds the stubborn card. Pragmatically speaking there is only so many times you can roll over or tolerate behavior. Emotionally speaking, ugh! It’s heartbreak city when there’s a sibling fallout. I’m sorry there’s no tidy answer but keeping hope and options open then no one feels backed in a corner I suppose. Heartstring pull with this piece. Right to the core lovely and lovingly written. H🌷

My Dearest H,

My eyes sparked with tears of laughter @ your door knob vs clown mirror reference.... I'm sure you're a beauty. Thank you for the compliment on the pic. It was a fluke, I assure you! I am with you and your line of thinking. There's always holding out hope, which is all I can or maybe all I'm willing to do, at this point in time. I hope that changes.  
Ty for sharing your beautiful thoughts, your funny bone, and your lovely heart with me. I'm utterly grateful for you. I appreciate the generous RL add. You are always able to eloquently put things in perspective. I love that.  
🌹
xo  
Susan

Relatable poem. I like the ending. It wirked for me.
I'm the oldest of 2 and we are 4 years apart.
We never even had a chance to be sisters because we were always pitted against each other.

Ohh does that sound familiar!  
Luckily with my oldest sis we have a terrific relationship and we have learned to put mom in a place mentally where we both can deal with her and not have to dwell on our childhood (because if I did I'd never talk or see her - my mom- again, ever.) Which also means that she (my sis) and I are able to have a good relationship. I think our age gap was /is beneficial. My middle sis and I were pitted against each other way more because we are closer in age. She's the most like my mom, thinking that holding herself away from you, as a punishment, is how she hurts you the worst and her brutal stubborn streak, make her assumptions pretty correct. I can't believe how similar her and my mom are at times, it's spooky. The apple and the tree thing...
So I certainly understand your explanation. I still wish hope your way, that maybe one day you can reestablish a connection with your kin.  
That's my hope for myself, as small as I know it is.  

Ty for reading, I'm grateful  
🙏 🌹 💜  
xo  
-B

Cain and Abel is what I see here, but be the bigger person and forgive.  Keep on writing.

I thank you for reading, and you're right... Trying to be the bigger person is the responsible and adult thing to do. We will see what the future holds. Ty Francisco!
🌹
B

hope rships change for the   i nam in si,milar situation.......

Thank you Robert, I appreciate you sending your hopeful wishes. I return that sentiment to you as well. Good luck with your kin.
I appreciate you reading and your comments!
💜
xoxo
B

Beautifully Written 😇

Thank you very much, Stoney!
I truly appreciate you stopping by and reading
💜
xoxo
Sending light and love
-B

Respect dear poetess wink with a smile 😇😁

Lol.... It's probably the botox (ouch, The snark!)
I agree, yet seriously... it IS the botox. She's barely recognizable now, if I posted her current pic, It's like a before and after on a plastic surgery reality show. I am boggled by it... and many things.
Ty for sharing your thoughts, I appreciate you and you stopping by to read and comment
💜
xoxo
B

Thank you for sharing  this very powerful personal conflict that you so eloquently portrayed in poetic prowess. As the youngest of ten I certainly can relate to sibling rivalry and strife. Not sure who authored this quote but , '' Forgiveness does not excuse their behavior. Forgiveness prevents their behavior from destroying your Heart"..... A Beautiful heartfelt poem and Photo!!!

The youngest of 10!! Holy Moly!!
That's a lot of siblings... whew.
It's also kind of nice, knowing that you always have someone that has your back. I miss that feeling a bit, For sure. Thank you for reading and I'm glad you felt it resonate in even a small way. Your quote is a terrific nugget of insight. Ty for sharing it and your own thoughts as well
🌹 🌹 🌹 🌹
xo
B

I, like I am sure so many, can relate to this piece. I am second of four girls. I have a very close relationship with the other middle and a close relationship with the baby. The baby and the oldest have a "working" relationship (I say working because they are both CRNA's and work at the same hospital). The oldest chooses not to talk to the second middle, and only spoke to me last year a couple of times because I had cancer. And when I say spoke to me, she sent me a PM through fb messenger, but never called or came to see me. Funny enough, we middle's have no idea what her beef is. Sometimes I don't think she knows. It's sad, but what can ya do? She chooses it and I've had to let it go for my own peace of mind. One day, she will regret her behavior. As an aside, she behaves this way toward our dad, who consequently has tried everything under the sun to understand what her problem is, but to no avail. Some people place a chip on their shoulder for no real apparent reason, and after its been there for so long they can't imagine what it would feel like without it. They are the ones who suffer in the end, for pushing away those who would love them most.

Thank you for that, Eerie.
It's almost perfect in it's similarity, your description of your oldest sister. Everything you said hit notes of, "Yep, exactly." My dad has passed away, and the three of 'us girls' always had a much much better relationship with him than we all do with our mom. I KNOW if he were still alive, this decision my sister has decided upon, to cut us all off , would never have happened. My middle won't talk to me, my mom and very very little to my oldest. We've all given up. The killer is, the two nephews and a niece that I (and we) loved like my own for the first 15, 12 and 10 years of their lives were cut off from us as well. It was devastating to say the least. Now the Aunt Sue well, that is me, I'm sure has been poisoned. It's so sad, that it's only something that I allow myself to think about sparingly. I was a great Aunt and I'm sick over being robbed that chance to continue being one as those kids become adults. Just awful. We have a nice "Hi then Bye" relationship but of course, nothing like what it was. I was only able to cultivate my relationship so much with them, from the outside. My own hope is that the children start to decide for themselves, what kind of relationship they want with me, as opposed to one that's dictated to them, as they all reach adulthood. I know that's probably my only option. So,I keep trying with the kids and I still keep some hope alive for my sister, yet I'm a realist. You're absolutely correct, some people just get used to their own pain and hurt and don't know how to change it nor are they willing... and may never be. They only hurt themselves with time wasted. You only get one family, even if it's effed up (most are) it's still yours....

I'm saddened for you and your big sister, here's hoping that they (yours and mine) eventually see a light and a desire for change.
I'm glad you're better, or mending and that you had other family around you for support. That's the bright side, there.

Thank thank thank you thank you for your input and kind words, this morning. It's not an easy thing to admit and write about, so it's comforting to know that we all struggle with family, one way or another.
💜 💜 💜
xoxo
Seasons Greetings,
Susan