The oldest of five girls,
Always responsible, dearly loved,
Creative dreamer,
Building clubhouses,
Singing in neighborhood shows
Circling desired items in the Sears catalogue,
Always responsible , dearly loved
The joy of Christmas,
Hearing reindeer on the roof,
Babysitter, cook, avid reader,
Every milestone a celebration,
The first ,
To wear stockings , a bra, the prom, college,
Always responsible , dearly loved,
Mom’s right hand, Dad’s right hand ,
What about my right hand?
The caretaker of sisters then the caretaker of parents,
Always responsible , dearly loved.
By Diane Peyser (April 4, 2013)