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A Sister Is … (a metaphorical poem) by Robbie Cheadle

a thief, stealing attention that’s rightfully yours;
a port in a storm, when your house of cards falls;
a fountain of knowledge, your problems, not hers;
a megaphone whose voice, is louder than yours;
an expert on everything, you try for the first time;
a comedian who’ll dance, make you laugh till you cry;
a cloths horse, ‘specially when she’s borrowed your clothes;
a home where your children are always welcome;
a confident with whom you share hopes and secrets;
a purse to help you out of a financial bind;
a competitor who always shines brighter than you;
an advisor when your spirit is battered and bruised;
a shoulder to cry on when life lets you down;
a beauty queen whose face is fairer than yours;
a diary of shared memories, the old and the new;
a voice of reason when yours has taken a day off;
a provider of wine, in good times and in bad;
an embarrassment who recalls your drunken antics;
an artist who’ll make up your face – if you beg;
the best thing any woman could ask for

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Author’s Bio

South African author and illustrator, Robbie Cheadle, has written and illustrated sixteen children’s books, illustrated a further three children’s books, and written and illustrated three poetry books. Her work has also appeared in poetry and short story anthologies. Robbie also has two novels and a collection of short stories published under the name of Roberta Eaton Cheadle and has horror, paranormal, and fantasy short stories featured in several anthologies under this name.

You can find Robbie Cheadle’s artwork, fondant and cake artwork, and all her books on her website here: https://www.robbiecheadle.co.za/

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