Pushed Aside

Over the years I have always wondered what it would be like to be in your shoes,

I am sure you didn’t imagine having a sister in a wheelchair,

I bet there were some times you didn’t always know why you got pushed aside,

I bet you wanted a sister that could chase you down and throw water balloons at you,

I am sure you don’t like watching me when mom and dad go out,

I appreciate you helping me to open my presents on Christmas,

I’m sorry I didn’t support you going into the military at first

I was just upset about you not finishing your last year of high school and

I wasn’t out of school even a year yet,

I know that you had your reasons to keep our country safe,

But now I thank you for your service,

I love you.