At weekly yoga class.
Two sisters, there each week.
Next to each other, happy and harmonious.
Could be twins, alike but different enough.
One comment starts the chatter all around the room,
How lucky they are to have a sister nearby to enjoy.
I nodded silently as I agreed,
Tamping pangs of envy down deep.
Then one by one … the others lamented over their sisters faraway,
Poor them.
I had a choice,
Bring down the entire room with “Bummer, mine died.”
And freak everyone the hell out,
Or keep quiet.
I chose the latter.
life on wry 
Don’t apologize. I don’t think this is dark. It’s the truth and it’s beautiful because it came from the heart, it’s easy to see that. I’m so so sorry for your loss, I cannot even imagine how horrible it must be to loose a sister (or brother). And now you’ve inspired me to send my sisters a just-because card and tell them that I love them. Thank you for that!
I can’t even begin to imagine that kind of loss. I think you chose correctly in this case, but there is no harm in talking about loss. Ever.
I’m so sorry. You can be my little sister now. I know, not the same. Sending you hugs anyway.
You are so sweet. Thanks!
A nice poem you wrote here. I get the feeling from your comments that you feel that people might be judging you because of it’s subject, but this is what is true for you now. Not all life experience has to be viewed from above for it to be thought of as good. The sad aspects of life are equally good and valuable. But I have a feeling that you already know that.
Thanks. You are so right. Needed that reminder.
You never grieve alone even when you feel that alone… Thinking of you.
thank you….
Oh my dear. It hurts so much 😦
Sorry … it was a bit deep and dark. Kind of fell out of my fingers as I typed it..
This makes me one part mournful and one part grateful that although it’s been many months since I last saw my sisters . . . it’s unlikely to be too many more until I next see them.
Sorry that was a dark one.
Cherish them. Life is short.
I’m so sorry and I can certainly understand your feelings.. I never had a sister..used to always want one..
That was pretty Debbie Downer but it just came out.
This is a lovely reverie on loss, my friend. Thank you for sharing it.
Thanks Hydro. It was definitely from the dark side, but I figured what the hell.