Sister

Sister, we are different from each other
but somehow we’re the same

yet, one is not a roadmap to the other
something in our DNA makes us compete

tearing the other down
or trying to outshine.

Some sisters blend
can’t tell one from the other
but not us, we fight

sharp cat scratches and bites
petty gossip and taking sides.

Some think there should
be peace between sisters

but what I know
is you can kiss me on the cheek
but when I turn around

I’ll have a knife, six inches deep
between my shoulder blades

without a second thought
I'll do the same to you.

If a man is in the room
he will become dizzy with our scent

like two spiders on the web
we'll face off once again.