Little Sister

Little sister, I’m sorry.

 Little sister, I didn't know.

 I didn't see the cuts and bruises.

 I didn't hear the painful words.

 Little sister, if you'd just told me.

Little sister, if you'd just whispered.

I would've heard.

 I would've helped.

But you never did.

Big sister, I told.

 Big sister, I used the best words I knew.

 Big sister, I was breaking for months.

Big sister, why didn't you hear?

 Little sister, I’m sorry I wasn't listening.

 Little sister, I wish I’d seen.

Little sister, I miss you.

 Big sister, I forgive you.

 Big sister, I miss you.

Big sister, I love you. Goodbye.