1 year
11 months
10 days

that which separates you from me
that which connects us to each other

oh little brother
how you've grown
we've run and screamed
and scraped our knees
shedding similar blood on the grass
which grows green with every new summer

i've protected you
and you've comforted me
when the dog died
when the parents fought
superheroes, not one greater than the other
invincible little boy and girl
facing the world with bright, hopeful eyes

it's come to a point where my cape of youth
must be shed
but don't lose yours just yet
there are greater things separating us now than just age

remember
do not let my fickle worries cause you haste
do not let my growing up cause you to,
not yet
live for me in youth
dawn your cape another day
and i'll pave a path for you to walk
when it's time

oh little brother,
don't grow up quite yet

with love,
your sister.