Sisters Options

[JLY]

Author's note: One of my closest friends asked me to write a poem for her sister, Marcia. Before I give this to them, I need to have you provide me with your suggestions for improvement, etc. Thanks.


1st Revision: June 14

SISTERS

Marcia colored my world
with mirthful imagination;
our glorious fantasies
elicited wondrous fascination.

Dreams of delirious adventures
inspired feelings we shared,
secrets we faithfully pledged
would never be betrayed.

Cherished cheerful memories
of our very first crush;
our craziest experiences
made Mom & Dad blush.

Indulged joyous moments,
skirted dispiriting sorrows
while traveling a highway,
to vivid, thrilling tomorrows.

While reminiscing life together,
hilarious, giddy smiles abound…

playing with dolls of childhood,
mop dancing in the basement,
summer vacations in Wildwood,
an occasional silly argument
about who would clean the room;
bologna sandwiches and lemonade,
tasty delights we longed to consume;
none of these, I would ever trade!

Always there, lending support,
quelling doleful, anxious tears,
she offered infectious laughter,
to erase my trivial fears.

Marcia’s warm, spirited soul
embraces loving emotions
of compassionate affection
and tender, heartfelt devotion.

SISTERS

Marcia taught me to love life
with mirthful imagination;
our glorious fantasies
elicited wondrous celebration.

Dreams of crazy escapades
inspired feelings we shared,
we pledged our secrets
would never be betrayed.

Cherished fond memories
of our very first crush;
our craziest adventures
made Mom & Dad blush.

Savored joyous moments,
skirted dispiriting sorrows
while traveling a highway,
to vivid, thrilling tomorrows.

Treasured moments are many,
Betsy Wetsy dolls of childhood,
mop dancing in the basement
summer vacations in Wildwood.

Marcia was always there
to quell my doleful tears,
offering infectious laughter,
erasing my trivial fears.

Never one to be spellbound
by fickle first impressions,
she treasured sincerity
as truest form of expression.

Infused with compassion
and sentimental emotions
she unselfishly surrounds us
with tender, heartfelt devotion.