a poem i wrote when i learned of Lise’s cancer so many years ago…about 9 years ago, i believe.
speechless
i always knew
what to say to you
my sister
your problems
so easy to me
you inspired my advise
and big sister wisdom
you let me hold you
let me believe i could fix all your problems
let me toss you the bones of what
had been true for me
your problems
your life so easy
if you just listen to me
you accepted my speeches
my sermons
mantras
and chants
your problems
so easy to me
i knew just what to say
until the day
you went beyond my reach
used the cancer words
after he cut you he said
the margins are bad
they are bad
and today
for once
your problem, my problem
slams me like a machine
today for once
i open my all-advising mouth
and i don’t have any idea
what to say
except i love you.
two girls by Ray Ferrer
See more of Ray Ferrer at http://urbanwallart.wordpress.com/
iwritemyself 
6 comments
Comments feed for this article
November 7, 2019 at 3:19 pm
Susan Selkirk
Maurine, I’m so sorry you lost another person who is so close to you.
My deep condolences to you,
Skimpy
LikeLike
November 7, 2019 at 7:44 pm
Sarah Curtiss
I have no words either. But this poem touches that part of us which has no words when tragedy strikes.
LikeLike
November 7, 2019 at 8:57 pm
Lori
Deeply felt. I know how hard you tried to help. You really did help. Lise knew you were there for her, always.
LikeLike
November 8, 2019 at 12:09 am
Susan Frey
Powerful, and yes I accepted the cookies.
LikeLike
November 9, 2019 at 12:19 pm
Rosemary Swade
Oh sweetheart that’s so very dear and so very sad. She was so very fortunate to always have you to look to for guidance and advice you were her rock my love XOX
LikeLike
November 21, 2019 at 2:58 pm
Julia Scott-Jackson
Beautiful. Thank for sharing.
LikeLike