Heaven must be brighter with an additional angel. Your stay on earth was way too short but we'll continue to cherish the many fond memories we shared. We miss you dearest.
On October 16, 2008 my identical twin sister Janine died. Those persons who have known us over the years can fully understand what life has been like for me since then. I never thought I could ever write a poem but this is one of the poems that I managed to write shortly after her death. It sums up our almost 47 years together.
BEING TWINS
Being born one of identical twins,
Oh, so much it means.
Years of joy untold for sure,
If we just could have had more.
We took pride in being alike,
Made sure that no one lost sight.
Togetherness that was our might,
Kept our future bright alright.
What better friend to have had,
To be with me whether happy or sad.
Stood beside me when others made me mad,
Shared in everything that made me glad.
Someone who could finish my sentence,
Understand what I meant even if it did not make sense.
Sometimes uttered statements in unison,
Much to amazement of many a person.
A ready mate in times of recreation,
No better confidant or companion.
Always present to share hobbies and interests,
Even both becoming Freelance Journalists.
Special holidays had so much meaning,
I realize it more now that my twin is missing.
To be without my twin is hard to bear,
And to think that from now on it will be so from year to year.
I pay tribute to her on my Blog - http://www.judyh-jsthoughts.blogspot.com and hope to help other twinless twins who find themselves on this difficult journey.
Judy Haughton-James (1980)
On October 16, 2008 my identical twin sister Janine died. Those persons who have known us over the years can fully understand what life has been like for me since then. I never thought I could ever write a poem but this is one of the poems that I managed to write shortly after her death. It sums up our almost 47 years together.