30 years ago,
A big sister I became.
To a special little person,
Jayde was her name.

She held my little finger,
And gave me a little smile.
Her face was like an angel,
While her nappies, they were vile.

She touched my heart so gently,
And screamed really loud.
But that didn’t matter,
Because I was so very proud.

There was an instant bond,
When you came into my life.
But I should have known then,
That I was going to be in strife.

It was the twinkle in your eye,
That should have given it away.
That said no matter what,
My house is where you would always want to stay.

We have always been so different,
Unique in our own special way.
You liked to play with cars,
While I liked to clean all day.

I prefer the opera,
You prefer hard rock.
I drove you to school,
You drove me around the block.

You like to party,
I like to stay at home.
I like to save money,
Where as you’d prefer a loan.

Then one day you left,
And we said our goodbyes.
As I watched you take an adventure,
Flying high into the skies.

It was one of many of life’s journeys,
That you would take me on.
For as your older sister,
I missed you most when you were gone.

While we sometimes fight like cats and dogs,
And we are like chalk and cheese.
When we need each other,
There’s no need to even say please.

Our personalities are different,
And our looks aren’t the same.
But none of that even matters,
Because your big sister I remain.

I am so very proud of you,
And all that you’ve become.
You are so very special,
And you should be proud of what you have done.

I love you more then ever,
And admire your many quirks.
But our differences are insignificant,
Because as sisters we are a team that works.

So happy birthday Jadey,
Or so your friends would say.
But from me your big sis,
Have a very special 30th birthday.