#auntie
How can I use my phone less? Should I?
I use it to reach out to my daughter...
I call my mama every day...
I tell my sister, I will call her
And set an alarm to do it...
Oh well...
I can just fly to the opposite coast...
And hug her little one...
And be a perfect auntie... for one week...
Oh! that's so cheating!
Ok, I'm cheating....
But I'm good at it!
Do you know why?
Because when I see your little one...
I see you... and I love her so much!
And I'm sorry I wasn't a good sister...
I wanted to...
I planned on being fair, and caring, and supportive...
When I was 9...
But when I was 10....
I got jealous...
I didn't even know that I was...
But you know what?
I still ironed your little blankets...
And went to get donated milk for you...
Yes!
In the snow!..
For like 20 min walk through the snow...
Because you needed milk to grow...
... and because I love you <3
Jan 7, 2020
Jan 7, 2020 at 7:19 AM UTC
We said a big farewell to you
on a sunny day,
it was sad but perfect
in nearly every single way,
inevitably the only thing missing under the clear sky of blue
was the world you held
in all of amazing you.
Aug 15, 2019
Aug 15, 2019 at 10:56 AM UTC
I still remember that day
I saw your smile gleam
and your long brown hair flow
in the warm Hawaiian breeze
The ocean pushed
those pretty shells to the shore.
I heard your sweet laughter
when you saw that little blue butterfly
land on my nose
I had never seen your beautiful,
big brown eyes
filled with so much
happiness
and wonder
I sat there just watching you,
dance in the glow
of the sunset
You leaned down
and whispered to me
“my love for you is never ending”
and I smiled
Suddenly,
this world went dark.
The warm breeze turned cold
and your eyes filled
with tears
It had taken over your body
and locked you inside.
It was a constant battle every day
but your smile kept growing bigger
and your faith never faded away
This thing had pulled out your hair
and wore you down.
I felt helpless as I watched you slowly
fade away…
All I could do was scream
“let go of her”
And one day,
it did.
Tears rolled down your cheeks
As you placed your ring on my finger
and whispered
“my love for you is never ending”
and I smiled
I watched as you drifted away
with that blue butterfly,
in the warm
Hawaiian breeze.
Apr 4, 2019
Apr 4, 2019 at 10:25 PM UTC
Jack and Carl
Sat on a Car
Went to city Kamptee
To meet their Auntie
She gave some Honey
With a bag of Money
They tasted the Honey
Wasted All Money
And Came back Home
Without a Penny
Feb 22, 2019
Feb 22, 2019 at 10:00 AM UTC
This is the hardest part
I love you with all my heart
No matter what happens
we will never be apart
You are always in my heart
Letting go does not mean you are weak
It takes a lot of strength to fight all these weeks
Lying in the bed
Anticipating what’s ahead
Holding on in pain
No more drinking champagne
suffering everyday
Not one single complaint
For all those migraines
Which will soon fly away
We close our eyes to cry
We close our eyes to pray
We close our eyes to laugh
We close our eyes to dream
The most beautiful things in life
Are not seen
But are felt by the heart
We will never be apart
You are always in my heart
Mum and dad are here
They have been waiting all these years
To embrace you, their little child
So don’t be scared
They are prepared
They will guide you the rest of the way
Everything will be ok
I love you with all my heart
We will never be apart
You are always in my heart
By
Coco 07
Jan 26, 2019
Jan 26, 2019 at 12:59 PM UTC
I had a moment with a three year old today,
I was putting him to bed, he was wailing and fighting,
he didn't want to leave his cousin and his games.
I had a moment where I looked straight into his eyes and reassured him that everything is going to be okay,
I looked into his eyes and he stopped crying,
I realized something in that moment, he trusts me.
I don't think I have ever felt anything more fulfilling,
I had a moment with a three year old today.
Oct 15, 2017
Oct 15, 2017 at 7:50 PM UTC
hello new
first breath of air
your mama and papa
your loved ones there
a mini human so soft and smooth
just yesterday in my sister's womb
and today you're in this world
you can even cry
just about seven pounds
you came exactly on time
welcome to the human existance
you've come into a crazy world
I'll tell you stories of how it was
I'll be the one considered old
you will forever know me
as favorite aunt
I'll spoil you and teach you
how others cant
you will be the you'est you
full of confidence and personal views
so happy birthday
happy new
Jul 23, 2016
Jul 23, 2016 at 7:44 PM UTC
We stood,
Auntie's dog Dancer and me,
on the black metal balcony
looking at the soldiers
marching on the parade ground
over the way;
sergeants bellowing
at marching feet
and turned heads.
Dancer wined.
I stared.
Elsie walked past
on edge of the parade ground
looking at the soldiers;
her small face unsmiling,
her eyes peering.
Slowly she climbed
the black metal stairs
up to the balcony.
Dancer turned and growled;
I stood watching her climb.
She was Auntie's friend Milly's
5 year old daughter,
a bit older than I was.
She stood on the top step
and stared at us both:
will he bite?
She said.
No he won't bite,
he just growls,
I said.
She walked towards us gingerly,
her eyes glaring at Dancer,
who looked away
and watched
the soldiers again
through the bars of the balcony.
She stood next to me:
Mum said I can play with you
if I want to,
Elsie said,
but not to get into mischief,
her voice was moany.
I never get into mischief,
I said.
Elsie stared at me.
Mum said you climbed
under one of those gates
back there with your dog,
and was climbing a window
looking at soldiers
in a classroom,
Elsie said
matter of factly.
Who told you?
I said.
Mum
said she heard it
from a sergeant, but never
told your auntie
in case you got into trouble,
Elsie said,
her eyes studying me.
O, yes I remember that,
I said;
what shall we play?
She looked at the balcony,
then the dog, then at me.
Why didn't you tell your auntie?
She said.
Don't like worrying people,
I said.
She looked down
at the parade ground:
the soldiers were falling out
and walking off.
What do you want to play?
I said.
Not sure I want to play
with boys who get
into mischief,
she said,
then she walked away
and down the stairs.
I played
with the dog Dancer
instead.
Jun 28, 2016
Jun 28, 2016 at 2:58 AM UTC
We sit by the river
on the grassy bank
our bikes parked by trees
Milka says
no ***
Auntie Flo's come
I look at the water
who's she?
I say
she looks at me darkly
my bad week
she says
I look at her
is that why you
were so long
coming down
this morning
while your mother
was giving me
the works?
What do you mean
the works?
She says moodily
you know
tea and biscuits
offering me stuff
being nice
talking warmly
walking quite seductively
across the room
I say
so while I was having
to bathe myself clean
and stuff
she was coming on
to you?
That's a bit strong
just being nice to me
I reply
she fancies you I bet
if she wasn't
so ancient
she'd be at your door
Milka says
jealous of
your mother?
I say
no annoyed that she
has the nerve
and with you
for encouraging her
you should take pity
on her not
encourage her
Milka says
she pouts her lips
and stares ahead
at the flowing river
I just sat there
didn't have to
encourage her
the tea was nice
and the biscuits
quite scrumptious
I say
aren't I nice
and scrumptious?
She asks
turning and gazing
at me
shame about Auntie
I say
and it is such
a lovely day
and the grass
is quite tall over there
and well that's it
I guess
yes it is
she says
so make the most
of me as I am
and be nice
she kisses me
and we lay down
on the grass
and make the most
of what we have
and curse Auntie's arrival
and she thinks
of what may have been
and I think of her
and try to keep
my thoughts
quite clean.
Jun 2, 2015
Jun 2, 2015 at 1:48 AM UTC