Invisible Sister (1991)
It’s me –
Your big Sister –
Remember
how I held you
until you fell asleep?
You were so little then
so quick with small kisses.
Now when I visit,
you might show me your games
or turn away from me,
shrugging your small shoulders.
Six-year-olds can be cruel.
Tell me a thousand
knock-knock jokes –
I promise to laugh
at every one,
only don’t look through me.