If you follow my blog, you will know that we lost my sister seventeen months ago, when my nephew was just seven months old. Today, he turns two and is a whirlwind of fun and love. He has forced us all to keep going through some really tough times, as, too, has his big sister. My sister would be so proud of them both. I wanted to write a poem to celebrate him - and her continued presence in his life. Today, You Are Two Today, you are two. I have watched you grow, As babies do, And marvelled, At your perfect, quizzical face, At your soft cheeks, Dimpling, As you smile And run away, Whenever I stoop To ask you For a hug. Every time, I catch you and you giggle. You place your head, On my shoulder, For the briefest of moments; I breathe you in - A privilege, a delight. In an instant, You are off again, Laughing and whirling; You show me cars, Or a train. You beckon me To kiss your teddies And tuck them