The prompt is ‘ my sister lives too far away ‘. This person is very lucky to at least have a sister to grow up with , a companion and a friend. This prompt inspires me to think of the loneliness of someone without one. Since I'm not contributing to Magpie#40, I'll link this also to it ( though not quite near enough to the prompt of Magpie) I hope I can be forgiven for that.
I’m King And I’m Lonely!
Brothers and sisters have I none
But this man’s father is my father’s son
So mused the man in soliloquy softly
Admiring his own portrait silently
Many are envious of his lone existence
Assuming he’s happy of his parents' affluence
Anything and everything that he so desires
Are readily provided to his heart’s content
There is no sibling rivalry
Nor any friendly banter
Nor little quarrels freely
Just silence and no laughter
He would trade anything
For another family member
To share his woes and joys
Be it a girl or a boy
His parents felt overly guilty
For having just one in the family
Remorseful , dejected and sad
Their hopes built just around a lad
He has resigned his life to fate
Nothing at this juncture could be done
But he swore when he does get married
He’ll have lots and lots of them!!
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lovely poem,
thanks for sharing.
xxx
Interesting... reaching to find the familial connections, seems a lonely life.
This is actually okay to be linked to Magpie as the Monkey King was an only child! He longed for siblings in the Malay version, and for his mother and father to acknowledge him.
So, spot on!
See, I told you this memes and prompts are addictive. I really have to focus and discipline myself to really focus on the few I do contribute to.
My best friend is an only child and I am her sister now and forever. We have been together since we were 15. She is as blood to me as the two brother's I am blessed to have.
Ninot Ma'am, Am I glad it turned out ok? You are right. Physically we cannot be churning out that many considering the many prompts before us. Discipline it is.
Bless you Kristen. You filled a gap, a big emotional gap. You have the solace of your brothers for companionship. But to your friend, you are a saviour, a whole 'emotional family'. And the fulfilment on the other hand must be felt more by you than by her, I'm sure. To sustain from age 15? That's just great! Bless you again.
Very differently expressed..
Here, I am the only child and completely on my own.. I have been this way for since I was 17 years old! I now enjoy my solitude and have whisked several way to appreciate my state of being..
Cheers..!!
Love xxx
Olivia Ma'am, Well done! It takes strong character. It shows you have what it takes to be independent from age 17. An only child developed faster and are more prepared to face the harsh world than others. That I've been told and you've confirmed it.
Thanks for dropping by.
First off I am so glad you left a link to WI because the link in your name on my blog for the Magpie did not work so now I found you!
Reading this being an only child I totally identify with the whole concept and the feelings behind it if you are not an only child then you are very in tune with how it feels this is so wonderfully written.
Amanda Ma'am,
Appreciate it. I see you have already signed in into my 'Follower' grouping. I'll do the same unto yours and I will also place your blog into my blog list. Thanks.
http://itistimetothinkformyself.blogspot.com/2010/11/november-greetings-appreciations.html
Special awards for you. Happy Sunday! xx
Hope to see you at our potluck tonight.
Any poem would be acceptable.
linking in early would be of most helpful, we are open at 8pm tonight, American central time.
Yes, this is a great Magpie entry and I'm glad you linked! Well done. A delightful read!
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