Sisters

By Madalyn Long
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Woodland R-IV High School
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Grade 12

I’ve been thinking about my soul-connected partner,

Perhaps each other's maid of honor one day.

If one day we help the ones in need with our chosen careers,

When I think of you, I think of strength.

While you work hard and follow your dreams, I’ll be by your side in the depths of your cries.

Growing older as we’ve been together since 2006

Perhaps we don't live wall-to-wall anymore, but in our hearts, we are soul-to-soul.

Two completely different people,

We always come back home to each other.

While the long years have passed, I can't seem to fathom life without you.

Eighteen years and counting — you are my home