An ode to Mere Bear #SISTERLOVE

I have the best sis in the world and today is her birthday.  Therefore, and without further adieu here is...

ODE to MERE BEAR #SISTERLOVE

 



32 years ago on this March 13^th day

A little girl named “Miss Mere-y” came to the world to play

She has fiery red hair like Anne (always spelled with an “e”)

And has spent 26 years putting up with a “plump little sister” like me

The memories we share are far too great to try and number

But many involve road trips where we’d often wake you from your slumber

“Mere! Wake Up! It’s Camel Rock!” Dad would yell

And then there were the days that we’d go “home” to THE DEL

Of course I can’t forget that time you threw me into the river

I told mom then and there, “I shall NEVER forgive her!”

But really how could I stay mad at you for long?

I’ve just tortured you since with every Backstreet Boys song

As the “mosquito” you were known on the basketball court

You’d BUG ‘em to death so they never knew you were short

As school mascot you learned to lead the teams to victory

And help Tom and I out when we’d be quite contradictory

Luckily you no longer try to host a “tee-tee” party

Instead you just amaze me how you’re always such a smarty

Except that one time you weren’t smart enough to hide that belly button ring

I can still feel the pain when I finally let you take out my first set of earrings

I’d love to dust off our old Super NES

Playing Super Mario and Donkey Kong with you was always the best

As we’d listen to the Cranberries and Nirvana turned up way loud

On National Sister Day you just make me SO proud

You made my fave pumpkin pie for me once after a long day

I’d cry when you left for Camp Longhorn each Summer cause you were away

In one weekend Jurassic Park five times you did see

And helped me when I couldn’t ride a bike in the Tour D’Trinity

I felt on top of the world going for a drive in your green 4-Runner

As a member of a Rock ‘n Roll ladies band you’re clearly a stunner

Thanksgivings are best snuggled with you and Allegra watching Dark Crystal

But, I’d sure stay out of your way if you’re holding a pistol

May you never run out of money again like that one time in Japan

But you can guarantee we’ll always be stuck watching WWE again, and again

And never again will my bangs I let you cut

Which is probs for the best cause it sure put mom in a rut

I wish you’d never left Bunny Long Legs in that New York City taxi

And that I could find that special candid I once took in the backseat

You are wonderful mother, sister, and friend

As your love for your family you so kindly extend

So whether skiing in Snowmass or hiking the Oregon Coast

You are the sister that I love the most