“Hi Jan- it’s your sister Sal”

She’s going to want to get off the phone-

So I rush into my brief share- before

Like catching a firefly-

I let her go-

Back into her TVed nursing home-room

Where she is holding her own

Like a gruff ship’s captain

As I coo into her ear- for one more second.

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So many things have become clear

How she kept me from living the life she led

Because she took it on- (for me.)

I salute you Jan

As you steer your ship into safe harbor

Full to the brim of your great strength

And perseverance-my big sister!