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Created on: June 01, 2010
I was there to fend for her
When the schizophrenic went wild
Throwing angry arms
I was there to watch her play
Softball with the children
She passed out one day
I was there to keep the schizophrenic
From killing her
That's what sister's are for
Mine was once a tiny beautiful goblin
With wisps of white hair
Her name rhymed with mine
She called herself DeenieNockabar
I don't know why
She's making a killing in insurance
Now
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