For My Little Sister

I know that I'm a bad big sister sometimes,
When I'm overbearing like your dad,
And I'm a hypocrite when I tell you not to
have the same experiences as I've had.
I know that you're annoyed when
I criticize your newest date,
And I say and do things around you
that I'm sure you must really hate.
But,

   It's hard for me to accept
   That you're a woman just like me,
   Even though I sometimes still see in you
   The little girl you used to be.

I hate that I know that you'll get hurt,
and I hate to hear your heart break.
I wish I could hold you and comfort you
when your confidence in people shakes.
It's hard to know that you're growing up,
and leaving your innocence behind.
Sometimes I want to save you from the pain
But I must sit silent and resigned.
Because,

   It's hard for me to accept
   That you're a woman just like me,
   Even though I sometimes still see in you
   The little girl you used to be.

It hurts me to watch you hurt,
and I wish I could hold you when you cry.
And I know that sometimes I'm a bad sister,
but please know that I try.
There have been times when I had to sit and wait
while your world came crashing down;
believe me, baby sister, those are the hardest times,
when I wish I could be around.
And,

   It's hard for me to accept
   That you're a woman just like me,
   Even though I still see in you
   The little girl you used to be.

I love you little sister, with all my heart and soul-
I hope you know it's true.
And though I may sometimes be a pain in the neck,
I'll always be here for you.

-for my best friend/little sister as she grows up.