Age with Fractions

Age with Fractions

 

 

 

 

We were the best of friends

and always told our age with fractions.

We both hated Math and asparagus,

tore away the crust from bread

and started noticing boys in the sixth grade.

We grew up through hand me downs and braces,

through years of sibling rivalry
and the constant humidity of the eastern shore.

We both married then moved away,
named our babies what we said we would in high school
and still exchange Christmas cards every year.

 

We were day and night,
black and white.

And told our age with fractions.

 

Reviews

[Eilis]

There is nothing like the relationships we have with siblings. An always friend. I remember when my sister left home I felt a great emptiness and like life would never be the same. But, as your poem shows, things just keep growing and we can be closer in other ways. Sharing the milestones of our lives.

I love the constancy of the poem. Things turning out as expected and creating a certain sense of fulfillment. That’s lovely and comforting.

I really enjoyed this poem.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I hope to see you again. Thank you so much!

[Unspoken poet]

Oh this is so wonderful, I tear the crust off my bread because I don't like it. This is wonderful

[Kelly Scheppers]

I have a habit of putting little pieces of myself in my poetry. It gives my reader a little insight into the poet. Thank you for your kindness in reading me, today. I deeply appreciate it.

[Dara]

This is a sweet trip down memory lane and one that many of us can relate to. To this day I count my sister as my best friend. Couldn't have survived childhood without her, lol. I love how you used the phrase, "we told our age in fractions" in the beginning and the end, like a set of poetic bookends. I really enjoyed this delightful poem, Kelly. It is always nice to think back to "the good ol' days!"

[Kelly Scheppers]

My sister and I were that way. How wonderful that she is still in your life. So good to see you today, Dara. Thanks so much!

[Jade]

This is so wonderful and cute, I really enjoyed this. very talented

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Jade. Nice meeting you!

[David Klay]

This feels like the narrative intro to a movie. It is a brilliant look deep into the bonds of sisterhood. An excellent and unique write. :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, David. It's great having you here!

[Beccy]

Fractions and asparagus, what a unique juxtaposition; just loved that.

I seem to recall I convinced myself I was thirty nine and nine tenths for ages. :))

Beccy.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I love the way you think - thanks, Becky!

[andrew mitchell]

Good friends are timeless in a way. Lovely write Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Indeed, they are. Thank you, Andrew! How's the weather in Australia?

[Fran Marie]

Sometimes that extra. 1/2 can make such a difference no doubt..fun memories of friendship endearment..well written and expressed..

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Fran. I really appreciate your read!

[Carola]

i enjoyed reading your poem kelly, & i indulged in a bit of reminiscing. i'm still in touch with my 2 school friends today. cheerio carola

[Kelly Scheppers]

Oh, how wonderful! Thank you, Carola...Cheerio!

[M.E.Lyle]

A clever idea. This was an easy read, and well written. I am exactly half as old as I will be when I die at 140 years, six months, three days, and a couple of hours or so. I'm very optimistic.
Wasn't growing up fun? Sometimes we thought we wouldn't make it, but we did.
I miss fractions, but not asparagus.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you for such a warm and wonderful review. Yes, we did make it after all, didn't we?