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Sibling rivalry

We have never had to compete.

You are so much older than I am

So much prettier

So much wittier (you have said so yourself).

You are healthy

Not very wealthy

You proclaim your wisdom.

 

But I don't think you are as wise as you think.

With your doctorate,

You may have book learnin'

But you never learned how to be a part of our family.

 

I don't live in a liberal state

I don't eat all organic things

I am not involved in as many things

as you feel I should be

But I am trying to find my way

Without destroying our mother.

 

Every time you come

You bring chaos

And hurtful words.

You bring blame and hate

And you spew it.

 

You never think of anyone except

For yourself

And you twist the truth

In your mind,

Like you lied about being kidnapped,

Until you believe that you are the wronged.

 

You don't feel safe?

I don't feel safe with you.

I'm glad we don't compete...

There's no way I could win,

And hurt Mom, or our sister, or our nephew...

Or anyone

As much as you do.

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Jun 17, 2010
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