Siblings Samantha Baker, Saphira Lewen, Ben Manecke & Rachel Wilcox

Siblings

Italicized = Rachel Underlined = Ben Squiggle underlined = Saphira Double underlined = Samantha Highlighted = Rachel and Saphira Bold = whole group

Siblings The ones we hate, And the ones we love. The ones we share our secrets with, And the ones who share them with us. The ones who give snuggles, Since when?

The ones who make us get them water when they’re fully able to. The most annoying people on the planet, Who eat the leftovers Even when we have our names on them! The ones who drive you to the store, The ones who make you bread, Then eat it in front of you. The ones who drink their coffee really loudly.

The ones who help you with homework Even if you ask them not to. The ones who hog the tv all day. The ones who always needs to use the shower. The people who can make you die from laughter. Who you have countless inside jokes with. The one who laughs when you fall, Only to help you back up, And make you fall again.

The one who plays catch with you, Who teaches you to draw, And goes swimming. They are always there when you need help, And when you don't. We watch movies and eat popcorn. They call me uncultured when I don't understand their jokes. We jam out to music together. We go mini golfing with each other.

Living through all of these goods and bads. Going to their wedding. Watching someone close to them vanish, Welcoming new members.

They always know how to push your buttons, Ruffle your hair, Take your stuff, Go through your things.

They teach you life lessons: How to share, How to argue, How to compromise, And compare.

The ones who steal your sweatshirt once you're finally taller than them. The ones who love you unconditionally, The ones who tell you which high school teachers are the best. The ones who take you to sports games in the summer. The ones who warn you of the future. What college roommates are like, They help you learn, Teach you what to expect, and what not to,

Teach you how life will treat you, Because even if you don’t always like them You love them. You are there for them, And they are there for you. To guide them To be guided To help To be helped To answer questions To ask questions.

Siblings are life-long friends, No matter how much you argue. They will always be there for you, Willing to bail you out of every situation, Dig you out of every hole, Be your partner in crime, Your getaway driver.

No matter what you need, Convenient or not, They will be there, And never leave your side, (Sometimes).

Because in the end, You’re family.

Samantha Baker, Grade 8 Saphira Lewen, Grade 7 Ben Manecke, Grade 8 Rachel Wilcox, Grade 8 Oak Hill Montessori, Shoreview Teaching Artist, Desdamona