A little girl

lived in our house and

gave us light and love

 

every word was precious

every step applauded

each new accomplishment

lauded and relayed

 

the little girl

was even more happy

when we brought home

another baby girl

and she embraced her

a sister to be forever loved

 

now the two sisters

became playmates

but above all

best of friends

 

time marched on

and little girls become women

who in adulthood

still share the bond

began as youth

 

despite distance and differences

there is comfort

in sisters being sisters

between them is that connection

that will last until the end

 

the love between them

a lasting joy

to parents

such as us.