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You Mean
You mean I could’ve grown up
With an older sister?
You mean all of those nights
I cried myself to sleep, I could’ve
Crawled into her room, and she
Would’ve let me stay, but only for that night.
You mean I wouldn’t have felt so alone
When MiMi died? We would’ve hugged
Each other and cried?
You mean I could’ve had someone to
Love me, someone I could play with,
And someone who wouldn’t have cared
If I was younger?
You mean she could’ve helped me brush out
My hair? And maybe we would’ve even talked about
Our day.
I’m sorry, you mean you’re telling me this now?
And I’m supposed to be ok with it?
With an older sister?
You mean all of those nights
I cried myself to sleep, I could’ve
Crawled into her room, and she
Would’ve let me stay, but only for that night.
You mean I wouldn’t have felt so alone
When MiMi died? We would’ve hugged
Each other and cried?
You mean I could’ve had someone to
Love me, someone I could play with,
And someone who wouldn’t have cared
If I was younger?
You mean she could’ve helped me brush out
My hair? And maybe we would’ve even talked about
Our day.
I’m sorry, you mean you’re telling me this now?
And I’m supposed to be ok with it?
Published 9th Jan 2022
Author's Note
I have recently found out that I have a half sister, and I am upset I didn't get to know her sooner.
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