This file includes poems, quotes and humor about siblings, sisters, and brothers. Also see Twins or More.
Page Toppers
- Best Buddies
- Birds of a Feather
- Double Trouble
- Giggles, Secrets, and Sometimes Tears
- Near and Dear
- Peas in a Pod
- Sibling Rivalry
- Two of a Kind
- We Share a History
- What a Pair!
- When I Get Big, I'll Get Even
- You Drive Me Nuts
Quotes
- Each of our lives will always be a special part of the other.
- Even though we appear to be sewn in a different pattern, we have a common thread that won't be broken-by people or years or distance.
- It was nice growing up with someone like you--someone to lean on, someone to count on...someone to tell on!
- Like branches on a tree we grow in different directions yet our roots remain as one.
- More than a forever friend, you are a joy to the heart and love without end.
- Our siblings push buttons that cast us in roles we felt sure we had let go of long ago--the baby, the peacekeeper, the caretaker, the avoider...It doesn't seem to matter how much time has elapsed or how far we've traveled. (Jane Mersky Leder)
- Sibling relationships...outlast marriages, survive the death of parents, resurface after quarrels that would sink any friendship. They flourish in a thousand incarnations of closeness and distance, warmth, loyalty and distrust. (Erica E. Goode)
- Siblings are the people we practice on, the people who teach us about fairness and cooperation and kindness and caring--quite often the hard way. (Pamela Dugdale)
- To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time. (Clara Ortega)
- You remember where I've been, respect who I've become and encourage me where I'm going.
- Your siblings are the only people in the world who know what it's like to have been brought up the way you were. (Betsy Cohen)
- When I returned home from the hospital with my new baby boy, my three-year-old ran out to greet me. "My mommy's home!" she cried. Then, noticing the baby in my arms, she said disdainfully, "Where's his mommy?"
Sibling Rivalry
They fight like siblings everywhere.
I used to reprimand,
But now I let them settle it;
I've come to understand.
No matter how loud they might get,
When "push" might come to "shove,"
My oldest two will soon show me
How deep and true is love.
For though these two might argue and
Each claim the other's 'mean',
Nobody else had better try
To ever come between.
They fuss like cats and dogs, but then,
They soon forget who's right,
If someone hurts just one of them,
They'll instantly unite.
How wonderful is loyalty
That never ever ends;
For certain they both know inside
That they're forever friends.
Little
(Dorothy Aldis)
I am the sister of him
And he is my brother.
He is too little for us
To talk to each other.
So every morning I show him
My doll and my book;
But every morning he still is
Too little to look.
(alternate version)
I am the brother of her
And she is my sister.
She is too little for us
To talk to each other.
So every morning I show her
My truck and my book;
But every morning she still is
Too little to look.
Little Sisters
(Annabel Henley)
Thank you God for little sisters
They keep us on our toes.
They play with us and laugh with us
And mess up our Legos.
God gave me a sister
To teach me about life.
She loves and aggravates me
And gives me strength and strife.
Thank you God for little sisters
They are special as can be.
Don't mess with my little sister
Or you'll have to deal with me.
Loving Two
I walk along holding your 2-year-old hand,
basking in the glow of our magical relationship.
Suddenly I feel a kick from within,
as if to remind me that our time alone is limited.
And I wonder: how could I ever love another child as I love you?
Then he is born, and I watch you.
I watch the pain you feel at having to share me
as you've never shared me before.
I hear you telling me in your own way,
"Please love only me."
And I hear myself telling you in mine,
"I can't," knowing, in fact, that I never can again.
You cry. I cry with you.
I almost see our new baby as an intruder
on the precious relationship we once shared.
A relationship we can never quite have again.
But then, barely noticing,
I find myself attached to that new being,
and feeling almost guilty.
I'm afraid to let you see me enjoying him--
as though I am betraying you.
But then I notice your resentment change,
first to curiosity,
then to protectiveness,
finally to genuine affection.
More days pass,
and we are settling into a new routine.
The memory of days with just the two of us is fading fast.
But something else is replacing those wonderful times we shared, just we two.
There are new times--only now, we are three.
I watch the love between you grow,
the way you look at each other, touch each other.
I watch how he adores you--as I have for so long.
I see how excited you are by each of his new accomplishments.
And I begin to realize that I haven't taken something from you,
I've given something to you.
I notice that I am no longer afraid to share my love openly with both of you.
I find that my love for each of you is as different as you are,
but equally strong.
And my question is finally answered, to my amazement.
Yes, I can love another child as much as I love you--only differently.
And although I realize that you may have to share my time,
I now know you'll never share my love.
There's enough of that for both of you--
you each have your own supply.
I love you both. And I thank you both for blessing my life.
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Page Toppers
(compiled by Denny Davis(
- Baby Sister
- Being Sisters is Something Special
- Celebrating Sisterhood
- Celebration of Sisters
- Chance Made Us Sisters, Hearts Made Us Friends
- First a Sister, Now a Friend
- Forever my Sister, Always my Friend
- Giggles, Secrets, and Sometimes Tears
- I Love My Sister
- I'm Glad God Chose You to Be My Sister!
- Little Sister
- My Sister and I
- My Sister, My Friend...
- S.I.S. Means Simply Incredible Sister
- She's My Sister
- Sister Act
- A Sister is a Forever Friend
- A Sister is a Special Kind of Friend
- Sisterly Ties
- Sisters are a Special Hug From God!
- Sisters Are a Special Kind of Friend
- Sisters are a Work of Heart
- Sisters are Forever
- Sisters are Special--Especially Mine
- Sisters are the Best Kind of Friends
- Sisters are the Blossoms in the Garden of Life
- Sisters by Chance, Friends by Choice
- Sisters--Gotta Love 'Em!
- Sisters from the Start, Friends from the Heart
- Sisters Make the Best Friends
- Sisters Share a Love Tied With Heartstrings
- Sisters Together
- Sisters Together Heart to Heart
- That Little Kid Sister of Mine
- Three Little Sisters
- When a Child is Born So is a Sister
- . . . . 's Been Promoted to Big Sister
Quotes
- The bond between sisters is sometimes tightly woven, sometimes loosely held, but never broken.
- Close to my heart you'll always be,
Friends from the start, my sister and me.
- For all the times you've managed to blend the gifts of a sister with those of a friend, for adding your touch of love to each day, making a difference in your special way, you are loved!
- God made us sisters; Prozac made us friends.
- God often speaks to us through a sister's love.
- How do people make it through life without a sister? (Sara Corpening)
- I don't know what I did to deserve a sister like you...but whatever it was, I'm sorry!
- I smile because you are my sister. I laugh because the is nothing you can do about it!
- If sisters were free to express how they really feel, parents would hear this: "Give me all the attention and all the toys and send Rebecca to live with Grandma." (Linda Sunshine)
- If you don't understand how a woman could both love her sister dearly and want to wring her neck at the same time, then you were probably an only child. (Linda Sunshine)
- In the cookies of life, sisters are the chocolate chips.
- The memories we share remind me of how blessed I am to have a sister like you.
- My sister accommodates me, never reproaches me with her doctrine, never tries to change me; she accepts and loves me, despite our differences.
- No closer bond of friendship is to be found than the love shared between sisters.
- Sister, always remember that if you fall, I will pick you up...right after I’ve stopped laughing.
- Sister and friend--two words that mean the same.
- A sister can be seen as someone who is both ourselves and very much not ourselves--a special kind of double.
- A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost. (Marion C. Garretty)
- A sister is a special part of all that's precious to my heart.
- A sister shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams.
- Sister, those quiet confidences we share
remind me that you're always there.
- Sisters annoy, interfere, criticize. Indulge in monumental sulks, in huffs, in snide remarks. Borrow. Break. Monopolize the bathroom. Are always underfoot. But if catastrophe should strike, sisters are there. Defending you against all comers. (Pam Brown)
- Sisters are the crab grass in the lawn of life.
- Sisters are different flowers from the same garden.
- Sisters by chance, friends because mom said so!
- Sisters never quite forgive each other for what happened when they were five. (Pam Brown)
- Sisters share a special friendship that lasts a lifetime.
- There is no better friend than a sister. And there is no better sister than you!
- To have a sister like you is to have a lifetime friend.
- To my sister: When I look back on our childhood, I can't help thinking...someday I'll get even!
- We acquire friends and we make enemies, but sisters come with the territory. (Evelyn Loeb)
- We are more than just acquaintances...it's as if we are cut from the same fabric.
- We shared. Parents. Home. Pets. Celebrations. Catastrophes. Secrets. And the threads of our experience became so interwoven that we are linked. I can never be utterly lonely, knowing you share the planet. (Pam Brown)
- When mom and dad don't understand, a sister always will.
- When my father died and my two sisters and I sat down to talk about him, we discovered that we were talking about three different men--and I had never met the other two.
- When sisters stand shoulder to shoulder, who stands a chance against us? (Pam Brown)
- With all life's treasures and blessings without end,
I have the finest sister and even dearer friend.
- Without you, growing up would not have been the same. Over the years we have shared so much and built a relationship that is precious and lasting.
- You can kid the world. But not your sister. (Charlotte Gray)
- Your sister is the only creature on earth who shares your heritage, history, environment, DNA, bone structure, and contempt for stupid Aunt Gertie. (Linda Sunshine, from Mom Loves me Best)
- The greatest part about being sisters is sharing ourselves.
Having our own interests, but always communicating.
Living our own lives, but always remaining connected.
Sisterly Reflections
(author unknown)
You've been a fantastic sister,
my very best friend.
We've shared the sad and happy
again and again.
Individuality we always allow,
and because of this we're
even closer now.
I eagerly await our togetherness
times and the enlightening
meeting of our minds.
For in you, I discover the
best in me,
It's a most special love that
always will be!
No Friend Like a Sister
(Christina Rossetti)
For there is no friend like a sister
In calm or stormy weather;
To cheer one on the tedious way,
To fetch one if one goes astray,
To lift one if one totters down,
To strengthen whilst one stands.
Sisters and Friends
(author unknown)
My sister shares a part of me
that no one else shall ever see.
And when the days and miles divide us . . .
the bond we have will live inside us.
Together sharing dreams,
love and laughter
My sister for always,
my friend . . . forever after.
Sisters
(author unknown)
Sisters share their inner souls,
Secrets, hopes, sorrow, goals.
Though time passes with joy or tears
A sister's love will last the years.
Time Will Never Change the Love We Share as Sisters
(Dianna Barnett)
Time has changed our secrets
and the pigtails in our hair;
It has changed the silly arguments
and the giggles that we shared.
It has changed our childish happiness
to grown-up make-believe,
And leaving us with little else,
it has slowly changed
our dreams.
Time has come along and changed
the essence of our world;
Then finally and silently,
it has changed the little girls.
But having taken away the dreams
and the simple things we shared before.
Time has led us to the lasting things
we need each other for.
Memories of moments
that were made for us to share,
The crazy laughter
that's somehow always there,
The hidden corners of our lives
only we will ever know,
And the love that becomes deeper
and sweeter as it grows.
Time changes many things
and some dreams come apart,
But nothing can reach or change
the love for you
that lives within my heart.
What is a Sister
(author unknown)
She's a friend who brings sunshine and laughter your way.
She supports you in all that you do
She's been at the heart of so many glad moments
And shares precious memories with you.
She knows how you've changed
How you've grown through the years
And she knows all that you're dreaming of
She's the comfort of family, the warm touch of home
She's a beautiful blessings of love.
The Sister Song
(author unknown)
Sometimes we're real close friends.
We stay up late and talk at night.
Other times we don't get along,
There are even times we fight.
But I know she's always there.
And I know she'll always care.
She's my sister.
I love my sister.
I've given her a great, big hug
When she was feeling bad.
And then again I've said some things
That have really made her mad.
But I know she's always there.
And I know she'll always care.
She's my sister.
I love my sister.
When My Sister and I are Old
(author unknown)
When My Sister and I are Old
We shall wear Purple!
We will spend our Saturdays seeking out
every garage sale within a ten-mile radius.
We will critique the bargains and say,
"Oh, remember this ~ We used to have one of these!"
We will grocery shop all about town,
hunting down the sales and tasting deli samples at each stop.
We will make promises to each other, like
. . . never wear plastic rain bonnets
. . . never wear nylon knee-hi's with a dress
. . . and always keep a pen and paper next to your bed
so you don't forget those nighttime thoughts.
We will walk the Mall's at seven a.m. and wear shirts
that say, "Sisters Are Forever Friends."
We'll have a glass of wine at dusk
. . . gossip a little and giggle a lot.
We will do all these things and more
My Sister and I
When we grow old and wear Purple.
Songs about Sisters
- Baby Sister - Vernon Oxford (1974)
- Bonnie Jean (Little Sister) - David Lynn Jones (1987)
- Hey, Sister Lucy - Trenier Twins (1948)
- I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate - Paul Whiteman Orchestra (1959)
- Jiving Sister Fanny - The Rolling Stones (1975)
- Little Sister - Dwight Yoakam (1987)
- Little Sister, Throw Your Red Shoes Away - Vernon Oxford (1967)
- Little Sister's Blue Jeans - Doug Stone (1993)
- My Little Sister Gotta Motorbike - Crazy Cavan (1979)
- My Sister and I - The King Sisters (1941)
- Peggy's Sister - Hilltoppers (1958)
- Sister Golden Hair - America (1975)
- Sister Isabelle - Del Shannon (1969)
- Sister Kate - Shel Silverstein (1959)
- Sister of Sioux City Sue, The - Dick Thomas (1949)
- Sister Sadie - Philip Upchurch Combo (1987)
- Sister Sara - Billy Edd Wheeler (1964)
- Sister Sookey - The Turbans (1956)
- Sisters - Rosemary Clooney and Trudy Stevens (1954)
- That Little Kid Sister of Mine - Gene Autry (1948)
- Three Little Sisters - The Andrews Sisters (1942)
- Transistor Sister - Freddy 'Boom Boom' Cannon (1961)
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Page Toppers
- Am I My Brother's Keeper?
- Being Brothers is the Best (bee stickers)
- Best Buddies
- Big Brother is Watching You
- Big Brothers
- Brother, Brother
- Brotherhood
- Brotherly Love
- Brotherly Ties
- Brothers are Forever
- Brothers are Just Like Sisters, Only They Like Bugs!
- Brothers are the Best
- Brothers are Special...Especially Mine
- Brothers from the Start, Friends from the Heart
- Brothers in Arms
- Brothers Make the Best Friends
- Brother's Together
- First a Brother, Now a Friend
- Forever my Brother, Always my Friend
- He Ain't Heavy--He's My Brother
- I Couldn't Ask for a Better Brother!
- I Love My Brother
- I'm Glad God Chose You to Be My Brother!
- Just Like Big Brother
- Me and Them Brothers of Mine
- My Brother, My buddy...
- My Brother, My Friend...
- My Mother's Other Son
- Oh, Brother
- Partners, Brothers and Friends
- That's What Brothers Do
- There's No Buddy Like a Brother
- There is No Other, Like My Brother!
- When a Child is Born So is a Brother
- . . . . 's Been Promoted to Big Brother
Quotes
- Brothers don't shake hands...Brothers HUG!
- Close to my heart you'll always be,
Friends from the start, my brother and me.
- Everyone should have a brother like you, after all, why should I be the only one who has to suffer?!
- I don't know what I did to deserve a brother like you...but whatever it was, I'm sorry!
- No closer bond of friendship is to be found than the love shared between brothers.
- A brother is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost. (Marion C. Garretty)
- Brothers by chance, friends because mom said so!
- Brothers share a special friendship that lasts a lifetime.
- There is no better friend than a brother. And there is no better brother than you!
- To have a brother like you is to have a lifetime friend.
- To my brother: When I look back on our childhood, I can't help thinking...someday I'll get even!
- When mom and dad don't understand, a brother always will.
- When my father died and my two brothers and I sat down to talk about him, we discovered that we were talking about three different men--and I had never met the other two.
- When brothers stand shoulder to shoulder, who stands a chance against us? (Pam Brown)
- You were first a bother, then a brother, now a friend.
Brother, You are the Best
(by Erin N. Himelrick)
There are years lost behind us,
full of words we never spoke,
and now we have our separate lives
and less time to share together.
But in my heart I have always felt
the love we have,
and neither distance nor time
can take away the bond
we forged as children.
Growing up, we played and fought,
talked and laughed.
Beyond the fun and games,
beyond the battles we waged,
we found in each other
unending support
and a lifelong friend.
Through thick and thin,
and difficult times,
we emerged together as one,
protecting each other
from the world.
I know that if either of us
ever need anything,
we can count on the other
to give our all
and help in every way possible.
Perhaps words are not always
necessary in our relationship,
because we both know what's there.
But today I want to take the time
to remind you how much I really care
and thank you for all
that you have been to me.
I could never ask for, want,
or need a better brother,
because I have the best in you.
I love you!
Little Brother
(Michelle Gregory)
Life gave me a brother
To teach me about life
He loves and aggravates me
And gives me strength and strife.
Thank goodness for little brothers
They are special as can be
Don't mess with my little brother
Or you'll have to deal with me.
Little Brother
(author unknown)
I love you well, my little brother,
And you are fond of me;
Let us be kind to one another,
As brothers ought to be.
You shall learn to play with me,
And learn to use my toys;
And then I think that we shall be
Two happy little boys.
Brothers
(Wendy Silva)
B is for the bond that can never be taken away.
R is for the refuge that you have to me each day.
O is for the oath that we will always remain as friends.
T is for the truth upon which everything depends.
H is for the honor it is to be your brother.
E is for encouragement that we give to one another.
R is for the road that we have traveled down so far.
S is for security, for when I need you, there you are.
New Baby
(author unknown)
My mom says I'm her sugarplum.
My mom says I'm her lamb.
My mom says I'm completely perfect
Just the way I am.
My mom says I'm more special
than anything money can buy.
My mom just had another baby.
Why?
My Brother
(author unknown)
We shared many secrets,
the same Mom and Dad.
We shared lots of good times--
don't think of the bad.
Our memories we'll treasure
with love without end.
I'm glad you're my brother . . .
I'm glad you're my friend.
Indirect
(Helen Harrington)
I know a man and his brother
who never spoke to each other
but talked through their cat
and left it at that
and, so, always like one another!
Songs about Brothers
- Another Was a Brother - Barry Cowsill (1998)
- Ballad of the Burns Brothers - Run C&W (1995)
- Ballad of Two Brothers - Autry Inman (1968)
- Because All Men Are Brothers - The Weavers (1963)
- Big Brothers - Keith Whitley and Earl Thomas Conley (1991)
- Brothers - The Neville Brothers (2005)
- Brotherly Love - Gary Stewart and Dean Dillon (1982)
- Four Brothers - Woody Herman (1947)
- He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother - The Hollies (1969)
- Hey, Big Brother - Rare Earth (1971)
- I'm Not My Brother's Keeper - The Flaming Embers (1970)
- Me and Them Three Brothers of Mine - Tommy Jennings (2005)
- My Big Brother's Oldsmobile - Willard Bond (2010)
- My Mother's Other Son - Tommy Jennings and Tommy Cash (1983)
- Partners, Brothers and Friends - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (1986)
- Tell it All Brother - First Edition (1970)
- That's What Brothers Do - Confederate Railroad (2001)
- Two Brothers Reunited - Seth Jeffery (2009)
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