For my sister
You was born when I was 10 years old.
For me it was better than a pot of gold.
My little sister Leonie her given name.
After her birth life was never the same.
She was a child full of glee and fun.
Where Leonie was there was sun.
Laughing was her aim in life.
Even when there was a lot of strife.
In her life were holes along the way.
Leonie took it all with much to say.
Tears she did not like to show.
But you can believe they did flow.
Her life was not a easy path.
A path she had to walk in wrath.
Not many people know her pain.
Sometime's she thought it was in vain.
Today you will be 55 years in age.
In your life it will be one other page.
I hope your days will be more smooth.
And not like one other painful tooth.
You have a heart full of giving and love.
The power and peace you get from above.
In God and prayer you believe.
Even in your biggest grieve.
As I wish you love and all the best.
Your believing in good will do the rest
In all your life I am your sister.
We love each other without a blister.
That your remaining life will be happy.
Without the pain,sorrow and being snappy.
Is my honest wish for you.
And you know I mean this too.
Your loving sister
Cathy
CvdB