SISTER DEAR, I LOVE YOU SO

Sister dear, I love you so!
As the seasons come and go,
Dearer still, my friend, you grow.
Sister dear, I love you so!

Sister dear, I love you so!
Ah, forgive each thoughtless blow;
Though I’ve often hurt you—oh,
Sister dear, I love you so!

Sister dear, I love you so!
May love’s flame still brighter glow,
Friendship’s fires ne’er burn low.—
Sister dear, I love you so!

Sister dear, I love you so!
As your birthdays come and go,
Let me whisper, soft and low,
Sister dear, I love you so!

Sister dear, I love you so!
When life’s fires dimmer glow,
Take this with you, as you go,
Sister dear, I love you so!