My Sister's Love
I've been thinking a lot lately about my sister I didn't know
She died before I was born and her name was Marsha Jo
She was born in the fifties and soon after she turned two
She contracted a fatal eye disease and no one knew what to do
They sent her to New York where she received a glass eye
But by then the disease had spread and they said she would die
From everything I've heard of her she was extremely smart
The more I heard about her the more it crushed my heart
Because each time I did something I thought would make mom proud
I would hear those words again in my head ringing loud
I held my hurt inside of me until I was an adult
Many times I did my best but I still felt the insults
Then one night I had a dream and it was very clear
We were in the church fellowship hall when I saw Marsha coming near
I got up and walked toward her then she reached out for my hands
She looked at me with perfect sight and said I understand
Mama didn't mean to hurt you she loves you very much
You have a very special gift with a very special touch
Then just like that she was gone but my spirit soared above
Until we meet in heaven I know I have my sister's love
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