Blood sisters- I have none,
neither blood brothers.
Sister friends- I have many,
plenty to sustain, should I accept.
Brother friends- there are precious few,
never connected well
on this complicated plane.
Soul mate, yes. Father of my children,
bearer of my soul and being,
for whom I walk fire
without second thought.
But Sister,
my Sister.
Less than blood, more than friend-
I haven’t words to define you.
I know you from before-
before the curtain of this life.
Met here through past harm-
painful bonds, even now.
Our frailties nearly destroyed us both
through trenches deep
along that precarious path.
Though words come slow now,
you understand me and I, you.
When all the sparks have flown
and all the tears have dried
I know you are there.
Forgive me of the things I couldn’t fathom.
I forgive you of the things I couldn’t handle.
Time is our teacher, let us learn well.
Our paths met and now diverge-
may never meet again…
Oh, how I hope we can transcend
this mortal round.
This physical folly is but a breath;
and there is more
than here and now.
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For J, my sister. Forgive me.
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As we grow older, the trivial things matter less as the more precious things come to light. We are all human and make mistakes - we hurt those we love unintentionally. They understand these things and forgiveness comes more easily. It's important to not hold these feelings too close to the bone, as you know. 
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Yes
I'm happy to say that these broken and burned bridges have been repaired and rebuilt. Sisters are a precious thing.
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I agree. I had three of them. They're gone now. I only have two brothers left, but that's hardly the same thing, even though I grew up between them.
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Very beautiful, soul baring
My poet friend, your words touch me deeply. Drawn from deep within you express the love and sorrow of true friendship.
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Thank you dear poet, that means alot to me
K
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I read this poem many times and each time I had tears in my eyes... And up until now I have not commented... Each verse takes the reader on a journey of epic portions.. if they but only look with their inner eye... Each word has been placed like the pieces of a mosiac.. each peice forming more of the whole story..
I dont know if my comment is right... but when a poem touches the reader like this one has what can one write to convey thoughts... A poem which is written from the depths of your soul and it shows.... I dont have a favouite verse.. as the thing takes the reader on a journey... Wonderfully written... I am sure there is nothing to forgive...and I am sure your words touch very deeply your sister...
Blessings always... Nyphetemine....
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Thank you for this lovely comment, my dear friend. It is very meaningful to me, as you know. This is one of the most heartfelt poems I've ever written, from the depths of sorrow and thankfulness for my dearest sister. Thank you for always reading and commenting.
Blessings always to you,
Kris
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things we couldn't fathom, things we couldn't handle, are all deserving of forgiveness. Does Carol realize you have this list inspired by her creation story? How wonderful!
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Yes, she does.
Thank you for your comment. Sometimes its hard to let the past go, forgive and move on, better for experiences.
K
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this is just beautiful, what more can i say
thankyou
T
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Thank you!!
K
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Nickel this is very touching indeed, I can so relate to this through the trials and tribulations of my dearest wife, she has had several of her sister friend just rip her apart apart and it takes much time and some serious dose of melancholy for her to open up and let them back into her life.
I like it, I like it so!
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Its painful, but having a friend like this is a beautiful, special thing.
Thanks for your support
K
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I have a sister like this too! She is my very best friend "less than blood, more than friend"...I so relate. This is lovely. Pam
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It's so nice to have a best friend- sister
Thank you so much for a lovely comment and visiting
K
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This is Beautiful!!! Every word from your heart!
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Thank you!!
K
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you have such a wonderful heart and spirit . it comes across in this write. of the love of your family and the sensitivity created with each letter typed in time all will be forgave for God's love in us he gave
hugss dear heart
you touched me Angel♥
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Thank you, sweetie. What a lovely comment
K
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you are welsome honey Hugs♥
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