TOGETHER FOREVER

By Smilla

Together Forever.

You were born first, I took last place coming in second.

Identical they said, but I could never see it.

You were the prettiest, I the plainest.

You were vibrant, I was dull.

You were lovely, I was unkind.

I loved you, I hated you, always pitted against you. 

You blossomed, I became bitter and twisted.

Life would be better without you around, you took away what made me unique. I could never be special.

One day you disappeared, just before we turned 13. A birthday wish came early.

Everyone was upset, but you became even bigger, more brighter, even more loved.

I was a poor replacement, no one wanted second best.  I was sent away as I was a permanent reminder of what had been lost.

I found my voice, I developed. I embraced my resentments.

I eventually returned home, and lived my life in our old family home. I married, had children, and I flaunted my life right in front of you.

You became forgotten and your once shining flame was nearly extinguished.

But I kept your memory alive just so I could taint it.

I think of you wrapped in cling film and old tarpaulin.

I took your life so I could have mine. You didn't struggle like you knew this was always inevitable.

Tucked away in pieces behind the fireplace, I love to feel your jealousy and your pain. 

Twins forever, sisters never. 

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