Do not steal my shirts. 

I cannot fight anymore, 

screaming louder than crashing waves. 

Avoid judging me. 

collide into me endlessly, 

holding onto hope our admiration is an unbreakable tide. 

every time you leave my heart breaks more, 

slowly repaired with calls and promises. 

I’ll listen to your stories while you’re in the steaming, hot shower, 

then accept your words like my ears haven’t heard sound in years 

No dark days, 

Silent nights away, 

Dissipated fear of being alone. 

your laugh makes me remember why I enjoy being alive, 

our connection overgrown. 

every day, I need you, 

dearest older sister.