By Lainey Fitch
Do you remember when we would wrestle day and night?
Do you remember how mom would come and make it right?
Do you remember how it was I who always started the disaster?
Do you remember me brimming with delight as we were scolded by mom after?
I know we had our different perspectives on this daily happenstance
You were getting aggravated, I was caught in a trance
I remember the glee I felt,
after getting your attention
I remember how proud I was
to even have been mentioned
I know I was a clingy brat,
but that was the only thing I knew
I could show my never ending love to you.
I know I was a copycat,
but I thought it was obvious that my emulation
was out of respect for you.
Everything you did with friends—
Every time you were alone—
Every waking moment with you—
I wanted to tag along.
I hope by now you know this,
without me needing to say,
but I really truly love you
You gave me a childhood I can never repay.