My Sister, My Love

My sister, my friend, I must confess
I do not know how much time you have left.
How long will YOUR heart keep beating
before that faithful doctor's meeting?

I always knew something was wrong.
and you told me that the doctors didn't expect you to live this long.
I want to thank you for not beating around the bushes.
Mom and Dad...all they did was try to cushion.

I remember you telling me that you wanted a brother,
and for a sister I always wanted another.
We used to yell, we used to fight.
Now our love is stronger than ten men's might.

Your first year off to college I didn't care.
Now that you're back, when you're gone my days lose all their flair.

My sister, I must tell you that sometimes I can't make the green leave my eye.
Everyone loves you, I can't deny.
You tell me you're not perfect, and I know that's true,
but your imperfections make you perfect with everything you do.

You always know when something's wrong.
Our talks have sometimes lasted all night long.

I can't say, "No one's listening, anyway,"
because you have let me cry on your shoulder.
You always hold me till it's over.
Your arms are like my shelter,
my hiding place forever.