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# The Sibling Argument
- URL: https://www.hawkword.com/poetry/the-sibling-argument/
- Published: 2021-07-16T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2021-07-16T12:00:00.000Z
- Description: To start from scratch is pretty hard But the grass is always greener You scout, or pretend to and then go Sure you’ve had some teeth knocked out before That bright crimson blood, remember that? It ruined your great ne...
- Author: A. Gee
- Tags: Poetry, Allpoetry Import, #Import 2026-04-25 19:56

To start from scratch is pretty hard  
But the grass is always greener  
You scout, or pretend to and then go  
Sure you’ve had some teeth knocked out before  
That bright crimson blood, remember that?  
It ruined your great new wheat shirt  
Cashmere sweater too, I remember that now  
Like migrant birds though you leave  
You see trees but not the forest  
Like little insects buzzing in your head  
These ideas take total command and off you go  
You take an eraser, and start over  
I’m not sure that muscles is enough now  
I’m not shouting, ugh I give up  
The sword? Really? That is mine!

No hugs! Take your caress and… No!  
I DO remember forging that sword with dad  
Mom’s jewelry you want too, now?  
Why is that phone blinking like crazy?!?!  
You always have me labeled. Then leave. Now!

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**Author notes:** https://allpoetry.com/contest/2782994-Strong-Words-Placed-Contest