From the very beginning you have always been there.
With your flashing brown eyes, bright smile,
And shimmering auburn hair.

The album is filled for all to see.
With the history of us,
Of you and of me.

Look, see there you are.
At my parents wedding.
The flower girl a star.

Look at you with that gapped tooth grin.
Me on your lap,
Teddy tucked under my chin.

As a babysitter you were grand.
Our days and nights filled
With hopscotch, tea parties, Barbies, and Candyland.

Your wedding you were such a beautiful bride.
Me the bridesmaid third from the left,
Laughing and smiling, thrilled to be near your side.

The twins were born Jill and Jen.
You laughed when you told me,
"Karen, it's time that the payback begin."

When my world fell apart you didn't run and hide.
Unlike so many others you stayed,
Your comfort and love to provide.

Dan called this morning to say you were gone.
The phone hit the floor, I fell to my knees.
I screamed and I cried, unable to carry on.

The big sister I never had,
The one I could turn to,
To share both good times and bad.

Marie how I miss you, my friend so fair.
Your beauty, your laughter, your wisdom,
From the very beginning you had alway been there.