Group chat with my three best friends, also known as my siblings, went well tonight. We even offered hilarious photos of one another. My meeting ran late, but when I returned home they were waiting patiently for me.
My siblings discussed Parenthood while they waited, a television program I used to watch a few years ago, but no longer do. Who has time? I will tell you that I don’t have any time, but they disagree by saying: My priority setting requires a revisit one of these days. Whatever.
We switched gears and quickly updated each other with daily details. Shockingly enough, or not so much, we were all feeling the same way. We were missing each other. I realize now, that I could actually contribute my ho hums the last couple of days to a profound need to connect with them. Always good to reflect, I say. I’m a believer.
Life is busy and never seems to slow down. I cherish our summertime memories from just a few months back. When did October arrive?! I miss my peeps. The humans who know me better than I know myself.
Tonight’s poem is dedicated to their awesomeness and devotion to our relationship. My siblings have taught me over and over again that their love is continuous and binding. I am so blessed to call them mine. I look forward to seeing Big Brother’s backyard buzzing again soon…
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Big Cowboy Brother
Head of our management team
Source of all our fun memories
Wouldn’t choose another
Oldest Redheaded Sister
Bossy, she seems
Located this side of far away
Lives life in poetic whisper
Middle Brunette Sister
We call her, Jellybean or Jelly
Speaks of spirited rational
Loves more and even harder
Baby Blonde Sister
Leads with her heart
Guilts us with her smile
Wouldn’t be the same without her
Sibling rivalry
We’ve shared a few
Have each other’s back
Not sure what I’d do without you
**They should have no trouble following this poem. They often ask me to explain what I’m writing about and become quite defensive when my blogging friends understand and they can’t. ..I tell them it’s the curse of the writer’s brain.
♡ Have a fantastic Friday!!
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
The big red barn is ready, as are we. Refrigerator full, music selection at its best, and campfire storys that we all love. Love ya!
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Sounds perfect, Brother. Love you, too.
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Oh ya…this one I get for sure. I’m not so sure I am the only one who guilts with a smile…You know what they say children learn what they see. And I am the baby so it’s not the blonde’s fault 😏 to the moon redheaded sister ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Yes, I know we all guilt with a smile. Your smile just pushes us to do what we know we should be doing, Sister. Love you. Glad you saw this…
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That ability, you all three have. Just saying. .
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Hahaha. Yeah, you’re right about that, Big Brother. ♡ You deserve an award.
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I love it!
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Thank you, Susan! We’re as close as siblings come. We thank childhood drama for the devotion we have for one another. Hope you enjoy a nice weekend.
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And to you and yours.
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Thanks 🙂
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They’re lucky to have you! Have a great weekend!
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Thanks, B. I’m lucky to have them, too. Hope you’re doing okay…
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You’re welcome. I’m doing okay, thanks. You as well I hope.
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Okay is good enough, I suppose. Me? I’ll go with okay, as well. Less than okay, if I’m being honest. Try and do something that makes you smile today, Benjamin.
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You, too! And try to 🙂
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Here’s to you all. 🙂 May you never feel too far away from each other.
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Thank you, Louis. These computer screens allow us to stay so very connected…I love it.
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*laughing* I understand the poems all the time–usually! *proud face* That’s because I’m prophetically professorish. Wow! Blonde, brown, and red hair! Now that’s special, I say.
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*laughing* I know and you’re on their most wanted list, I fear. *hands you a disguise* And you do usually understand my poems, I agree. You know how much your understanding and time means to me, Duke… Is that your secret? Prophetically professorish…it seems you need to explain yourself, Sir. Yes, actually, it is red, brown and then blonde. You’ve forgotten the order already.
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I got the order right! Just the other way around. I bet I’d get credit on a test. I used to debate everything, you know. They know about me???
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Ahh, yes and also makes me wonder, you know. Credit given, slightly. It isn’t hard for me to believe you, Duke. You fight me on everything. Well, they’ve definitely noticed how you seem to understand me. Plus, you’re hard to miss. *sparkles brightly*
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We do fight lots, don’t we? That’s because I’m wicked–and you are too! *laughs* I think the stuff you say just…hits home for me.
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Yes, we fight a ton. We wouldn’t if you just agreed with me like you want to… You’re wickedly sweet and I’m wickedly along for the ride… Thank you for saying that, Duke. You feel like home to me.
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But…do I want to agree with you? *hides*
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No, which is why you don’t. Ever. Never. You like me to fight back, so I will and do, always.
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Hmm… *taps fingers like the Other Mother*
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Soooo, *taps her toe like the Other Father*
*sits so confused*
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*laughing lots*
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No fair!!
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Good morning Audrey Dawn. This poem is as wonderful as your relationship with your siblings. All of us who are not lucky enough to have that kind of relationship are a little bit jealous. I guess we try to make up the missing links by having friends on wordpress. I understand them not ‘getting it’ on some your poetry. I’ve received some very odd and silent facial expressions from my family after reading some of mine. However, some of my own poetry leaves me a little baffled as well. Beautiful poetry… beautiful emotions. Thanks for sharing.
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Good morning, Michael. Thanks for the kind comment. I think the WP bond becomes to tight so quickly because we do understand each other and relate most times. I’m always honored by your sweet words. I know I’m blessed to have great siblings. I try not to take that for granted. It is important that we all feel encouraged and loved. Always.
Hope you’re having a great Friday.
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Veery nice thoughts on brother and sisters. You are very lucky.
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Thank you, John. Above everything else, I know this much to be true. 🙂
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Good for you to hook into that needed fix of sibling love, Aud. You have a special family. Feed into that as often as you can, my friend.
They are right about “Parenthood.” There are many relatable lessons up and down the generational ladders, and this is the final season, too. I suggest you VCR it to watch with the young ‘uns. You surely have the 45 minutes (FFing the commercials).
It’s not surprising the sibs sometimes don’t get the poetry as quickly as the WP world. They’re too close to the where the trees were sprigs to see the mighty forest.
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Yeah, it’s always good to connect with them, Chum. They always bring a smile to my face.
I do like Parenthood, I do. I just don’t make the time to check it out. I should, because it is a great show. You’re right.
Your inner poet is coming out, you know? Springs for the mighty forest…too sweet!
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Nice to hear about siblings chatting from so far away. I actually get asked that priority question a lot these days. Not sure why.
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Oh yes, we have a regular feed of conversation. I get it from them when I can’t immerse myself into their experience. It can be a good wake up call for me sometimes. I won’t allow a tv program to change my priorities, but I will work harder if they feel slighted. Enjoy your day and hope you don’t get that speech today, Charles… 😉
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We’ll see. It crops up without warning. Enjoy your day and weekend. 🙂
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Thanks, you too! 🙂
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Your brother and sisters sound wonderful, and you’ve written a beautiful and loving tribute to them.
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They are wonderful, Gus. Thank you for saying so… I could never explain them well enough. We bring the best out in each other.
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I like the way you’ve managed to describe each person without loosing the rhythm of the poem. I think it’s lovely that you told us the background first
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Hi, Alaska. Thanks. They truly are my best friends. I appreciate you lettung me know. I enjoy talking about them. Have a great day!! 🙂
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I think it’s about your brother and sisters 😉 I hope I got that right 😄
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Giggle. Are you sure, Sleepy? Final answer? LOL….This comment of yours could get you in trouble. 😉 Thanks for the laugh. 😅
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Not my fault! It was all so unclear 😉
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😉 Trouble maker LOL
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