siskot, ihanat

there are times
sometimes
when all i need is to shed
tears of laughter
and empathy
and sadness
in lawn chairs
with your twin sister
and your fancy, oldest sister
or at a picnic table
and to see how you love each other
even when
sometimes
we can't understand
or demand
or reprimand

we command each other's love and attention
even when the golf cart parade
waves to distraction
from microwaves and bikes
and those tears
and pains
are of laughter
lovely sisters

thank you, k & m,
love you both so very much.

you are lovely and beautiful and sassy, too.