2009 Poem ‘The Freedom of a Bother and a Sister’ by Walter Lerchner, U.S.A. from the Book ‘Poems of Love and Seeking’ Pages 17 and 18

She can say what she thinks
She can do what she wants

She can laugh when she feels like laughing
She can joke when she feels like joking

Her brother is there to listen
Her brother is there to understand

She can be serious when required
She doesn’t need to be afraid

She is loved no matter what
She is looked after when in need

He can tease her if he wants
As long as it’s not mean

He can protect her if he sees a need
He can be told off by her if he needs to be

He can advise her if he feels
He can embarrass himself It’s ok!

The Mother is there to look after both of them