may 22 was a day like no other
it was the birth of my first sister
weighting in at 7 pounds 4 ounces
her name jazmin
her smile unique
her eyes gazed through mines
and that's when i realized
my life had a meaning a purpose

it took a few days for her to arrive at her new home
and i wonder i though will she and i be friends
at the age of 12 i was no longer alone
my usual thoughts and friends
were no longer important
my newborn sister had taken over
she made me feel warm inside
as i fed her and put her to sleep
i watched her cry
i watcher her grow
her first steps showed me
the road to freedom

and as the years pass
my love for her became unconditional
her sweet tender voice made me emotional
hearing her speak telling me how much she loves me
over the phone when i was away
brought tears to my eyes in disguise
it was beautiful it was nice
my mother gave birth
but my sister gave me
new life

i' am now more mature and caring
more respectful more graceful
responsible all thanks to jazmin
she makes the days brighter
and the nights warmer
and someday she'll know the feeling
the feeling that i' am feeling
every time i see her smile