Girl In the Dress

Memories of two sisters playing in the backyard.

The girl who played the teacher in a schoolyard

and I the unwilling participant, a student

Already wishing I could truant!

Then there were days I did not understand

those days when she had a ring on her hand

and pretended to wear a big princess dress

Although I may have felt a little unrest

She looked so happy, that girl in the dress......

This girl was always putting others first

Being that way must have been a curse

For I can remember times as a child

when I was down she could make me smile

I still can see after I cut my hand

I had such pain I could barely stand

She drew funny pictures for me

and laughing made it less scary.

She did all of this when I was a child

who picked on her and was a little wild

She had to put up with a lot from me

yes, I was difficult, but don't you see?

She was my big sister who I used to copy

I loved and admired, but I acted so cocky.

She, my big sister, pure of heart

I can't imagine my life without

My best friend, my sister, how lucky am I?

And now, after all this time has gone by,

we are adults, and you are now that princess

I understand the significance of that dress.

With a smile as big as the sky

Marnie, you finally found that guy.

who makes you smile, who sings to you

treats you like a princess with a love so true

No darkness can stop this love shining through

I have never seen you happier, I'm proud of you

Love your little- big sister :)