I never thought there'd come a day
when our paths would start to diverge
that we'd have to take our own journey
to see if our lives could merge
But that is what is happening
My path is pulling me away
I'm taking independent steps
and learning more each day
And I might stumble some steps
without you right by my side
but for now I'm taking my time
to explore instead of hide
I used to fear this day so much
I never thought it would come true
That instead of being 'us' always
I'd be me and you'd be you
I got used to the comfort of 'us'
The support of another on hand
I was never brave... We were.
Now I'm threading across new land
And I have to say I'm frightened
that our paths won't cross again
that even though we'll always talk
our paths might have different ends
but I know I have to take that chance
I have to let all the worries go
Or else I'd be holding you back too
when this is our time to grow
I cannot drag my feet anymore
So I'm finally setting my own pace
I know that in this big wide world
We must carve out our own place
And maybe I'm being over dramatic
You accuse me of that somedays
but though I'll always be your twin
~ I'm finding my own way ~
Author notes
I couldn't decide if I should post this here because my brother can read it here (hi adam if you are reading) but I wrote it to him first so he knows what its about.
I have always felt soooo lucky to be a twin. I still do. I've had a best friend and a brother combined in one since the day we were born. And I always thought we'd discover the world together. That sounds silly but I hope you know what I mean. I never realised we might each have to do it on our own...
x
Please tell me what you think
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Terrific Writing
Very wise. Understanding that comes with growing up.
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hi i am back with your points!
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I think your poem is really well thought and it has lots of feeling to it, it flows really well too i think it's perfect. I don't have any point this moment but i am coming back to give you some applauses.
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Thank you very much for the nice comment and clappy hands
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oh Ellie, this brought tears to my eyes [as silly as that sounds, but hey, im irish
] you're such an amazing poet, you really are ... and i still cant believe you're 12 now 
hugs and laughter x
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Hood-Winked!
This is a fantastic write, so well composed...I always think that twins are like each others crutch, but you are so right, because you are both individual souls and need to find your own direction in life, yet you will always have that strong bond and be there for each other if one gets lost on life's path, and that is something so precious that most of us don't have...
The flow to this poem is perfect with excellent rhyme and engaging imagery, a mature and unselfish message...thank you for sharing this with us today...
Love and smiles from a Poetic Bandit...
~Lilac~
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thank you -Lilac ThOughts-
thank you so much for the great comment and applause
I really appreciate it. This was one of the hardest poems I ever had to write...but it is one I will never forget because I think about the words every day..
love
ellie x
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Awww, it's never easy to walk the road of life alone especially when you are a twin. Even twins need their sense of identity. I hope this quest makes you stronger. I don't think you will walk it completely alone.
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thank you Lady Altheia
thank you for the lovely supportive comment and applause
I really appreciate it
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I am sure that this was not an easy poem for you to write and for your dear brother adam to read ... I only can imagine the emotional charge within it ... I find you very courageous to realize and accept to develop your own strength and to allow adam to do the same ... compassionately and with much delicacy you make sure that this solution is the best for both of you ... as always, never being selfish, but always caring for the others first ...
if only all of us would have as much maturity and understanding as you are courageously demonstrating here ... we would all be able to liberate ourselves and others from our own self-made prisons ...
you're my shining star !
and I love you ...
marion
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Excellent poem so full of emotion. Excellent flow and content too. I just loved it.
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i like it! i am a twin too! i swear, you're probably a better poet than me. keep the inspiration flowing!
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excellent job
Good poem Ellie. You know, you can't expect to be with the same people forever even if you have a twin. People are not jewelry you can wear on your finger, around your neck or your wrist and never part with. You and Adam WILL be living separately one day like all other siblings; maybe close by, maybe far apart. It's all part of life, sweetheart. Same things with your friends. Some may still be living near you in the future, some may not. Whatever the cutcome, it's important to be aware of that and know that it's all for the best. Your heart will always be connected to the hearts of everyone you know and will never fade. The love you and your family share with each other is surrounded by a gold fence that nobody or nothing, not even God himself can climb over. Be proud of that. Nicely written, honey. I'm proud of you.
Love Brian
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