Respect And Dignity

My sister from the same mother,

Is different from every other.

Kind and gracious from the start

She secured a place in everyone's heart.

Neglect that comes from being plain

Made my heart ache with pain.

No, time doesn't heal any wounds,

It hardens our heart from hounds.

So I became a creature with a stake

Rebelling and hurting everyone in my wake.

It is now I see

The clearer picture in front of me.

Dignity was offered to us equally,

She cherished it, where I shredded it gleefully.

She earned the respect of everyone

Where I, in my envy of her, hurt everyone.

Now I simply hope it's not to late,

To start with a clean slate.

This promise is from me to me,

Giving love and respect, I'll earn back my dignity.