A constant companion who follows me around
In a cool breeze or a sad song
An inevitable presence that coexists
My twin sister, who truly loves me

She lives in my space, inevitably shared
She speaks in slow whispers, making her presence aware
Attached at the soul and at the brain
She plays with me, a wicked gleam in her eyes

Her world made of ice and snow
The glow of warmth intolerable
Her friends drawn from imagination
The thought of people unfathomable

She runs her fingers across my skin
Giggling as goosebumps rise
She places a kiss on my forehead
Laughing as I shudder

My company her eternal craving
A woman of her own mind
She takes away everything I love
And asks me to continue to smile

My world trembles and cracks arise
As she throws a tantrum
I try my best to keep her calm
Her tiny form shivers

Shallow breaths and tears streaming down her face
As I take her into my arms
A warm tint reappears on her face
As I drain myself to keep her warm

Her big eyes begin to sparkle with joy
As she sees me enter her world
My twin, loneliness, had her wishes answered
As my anxiety spiral whirls

Then and there, the tables turned
I seek solace in her now
She strokes my head and pats my arm
As I cry my heart out

Between stifled sobs and weary eyes
I fall asleep in her arms
My only constant through it all
I gave in to her charm.
© bardsandballads

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