Sisters

A Poem by Tania Mo

I cannot live without
my sister. The sister
who laughs with me
at all things we find
funny. And then laughs
louder when I am in
pain because she finds
me funny. Nothing can
replace this perverse
kind of love we have
where we slip roaches
in each other's pillows
and wipe our behinds slyly
with the others towel.

© 2020 Tania Mo

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barleygirl

Your poem is a great example of SHOW instead of tell. I can see & feel & experience that snarky teasing that happens between siblings, and some can do this while maintaining an everlasting love foundation. In my abusive family, teasing was done in a mean & vicious way -- not a universal warm-fuzzy feeling that I catch from your depiction of sisterhood. Even tho I know your sisterhood experience is a good one, I just don't like that it has to be teasing-means-love. And don't dare use my towel to wipe, thank you very much! *wink! wink!* Fondly, Margie

Posted 5 Years Ago

Wild Rose

Oh yes . not only sisters husbands (boyfriends) can also be included
My wife delights in attacking me when I cannot respond

Posted 5 Years Ago

5 Years Ago

Then she's a master of the game lol

5 Years Ago

We have been together for quite some time
We were both racing cyclists > Turned to fell walk.. read more

Laz K.

Earlier I was raving about the "deep, philosophical realms" your poetry touches. Then I come across this. Hah, I guess your poetry touches other "realms" as well. You are very charming. :)

Posted 5 Years Ago

5 Years Ago

Thanx Laz.How charming of you.

John Alexander McFadyen

Oh remind me never to ask to use your bathroom!
A very well written free verse with such humor and poignancy, and a great tribute to your sibling

Posted 5 Years Ago

5 Years Ago

Haha.long time before we Australia open our border to outsiders lol thanx John

Chris Shaw

This is so amusing. You have certainly got a weird relationship if you are laughing at each others misfortunes. But hey, it sounds like you are just right for each other :)) Never a dull moment. Keep your towel out of her reach :)

Chris