December: "Sister Sister"

December is supposed to be my favorite month of the year,

But all I wanted to do was disappear.

The problem is my sister and I constantly bump heads.

“This needs to end” is what my dad said.

Sad to say, fighting with my sister has become a routine thing,

But people say it’s expected, especially amongst siblings.

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”

This quote could not be more wrong.

But I needed to be headstrong.

With the holidays around the corner

I could not be a mourner.

Although I ignored my sister for awhile,

It was time to put on my fake smile.

I had no choice but to compromise,

Because my sister unenthusiastically apologized.

I decided to be the bigger person

And ignored my sister’s excuses.

I know this isn’t the end.

I’m just waiting her next attempt to contend.

Her hurtful words will strike again,

Because she does not know how to amend.

So what will I do?

Turn the other cheek

Not because I am weak,

But, because it has become my new technique.

I cannot forget, she is my sister.

Even though she is as annoying as a blister,

Somewhere deep down inside, I still love her.

However, there are times I beg to differ.

But around the holidays we try to stay sweet

By making ends meet.