A visit to my parents-
my sister saw.
Her screams echoed,
"Who could have hurt you so?"
My sobs bounced off,
The adjacent walls.
I stuttered,
No longer
Able
To form
a word.
She carried my frail body-
Up two stories.
She bandaged my cuts,
"Don't you ever scare me again,"
She said,
Pointing a finger.
Her arms wrapped around-
My shoulders,
And she whispered into my ears-
A soft melody.
"I promise..."
Her thoughts trailed off.
"I'm here for you, no matter what."
So much wisdom,
For someone
Two years younger.
