I'm far from perfect, and I'm certainly not always in their good graces. I do what I can, just like you. By the way, you seemed to leave out that you're an awesome writer and a dynamite musician, and they're very proud of you for that. And so am I.

HEY! *glomp* what do you mean by "Faithful friends - if only"?! Are we not faithful enough for you, Katie-chan?! And don't be depressed. It seems like all my friends are depressed these days...Nieni's depressed. *poke* DON'T BE DEPRESSED!

I can relate really well to this poem because I, alas, have a perfect older sister.
You write very well, and this shall go on my favorites list! ^ ^