Monday, September 26, 2011

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Twins Susan and Laura

IT’S POSSIBLE

(Published Long Short Story)
The doctor said, “It’s possible”
He even said, “It’s probable”
That we would have a set of twins

I said, “It’s just impossible”
“No, no, it can’t be possible”
That we would have a set of twins

I said that it just couldn’t happen
Couldn’t happen to me
There are no twins
On our family tree

So never say, “Impossible”
And never say, “Improbable”
‘cause look what happened on that morn:

The twenty-sixth day of September
Is the day I will remember
When Laura and Susan were born


Written by Helen Fischetti (deceased)
Submitted by her daughter
Susan Marie Davniero (Fischetti)  

   



Twins Susan and Laura

TWINS

(Published Long Story Short w/photos)
A double blessing came to us
Right from the Lord above
He sent two little baby girls
For us to have and love
Instead of sending just one child
He blessed our home with two
Laura Marie is the older
Susan Marie came next
Named for our Blessed Mother
We ask that she protects
Now as every day goes by
We see them changing so
Their cries now in chorus
Their faces are aglow
The day will come when
They’re not babies any more
But till that day, so far yet near
We wonder what’s in store


Helen Fischetti (deceased)
Submitted by daughter
Susan Marie Davniero





Laura and Susan
Drawn at Sunrise Services 




Twins Birthday
September 26, 2011






September Twins

(Susan and Laura September 26 Birthday)

Summer may have depart

Dog days of summer bark

Fly away high the skylark

September days set to start


Escaping sun fades to dark

Welcomes fall to play its part

Taste of autumn’s spice tart

September 26 calendar date mark


Birthday candles glowing spark

Enlighten the twilight dark

For Susan and Laura to remark

As Twins we will never apart


The summer may have depart

Missing season’s flower cart
September twins take heart

The party’s on at the park


Written by Susan Marie Davniero



September Birthday Swings


Rise with the morning sun

Your Birthday today has come
Unwrapping what the day brings

When September birthday swings


It’s the special day to shine

Treasure this birthday time

Happy Birthday we all sing

When September birthday swings


Written by Susan Marie Davniero



LAURA'S STORY





by Susan - Laura's Twin Sister

(Published in Coffee Grounds Coffee, Long Story Short, Pink Chameleon)



It was during our high school days together when my twin sister, Laura pulled away from me to be her own person. She was finding her own way in life on a path alone. Literally she would walk home from school alone without me beside her. In fact, one of her favorite book titles are; "The Girl Who Walked Home Alone" Biography Bette Davis

This was one of those times Laura found her inner strength to be strong. And I simply walked home from school with girlfriend, Margie. Sometimes one of the senior boys would give us a ride home. I remain teenager while Laura moved on.

Our family knew Laura as the one who often spoke out for injustice; while although I was fine debater, I was the peacemaker. Laura took on the battles for both of us while I remain neutral. Laura paid the price for conflict and I reaped the rewards. Later in life she often paid the price literally too when picking up the tab for me.

As strong as Laura was becoming she was never hard showing great compassion without regard to any discomfort or embarrassment to herself. There was a night when a car hit our beloved black cat, Spooky.

Without hesitation Laura ran out of the house, undress in her nightgown without make up on, in an attempt to rescue the cat. I was found peeping out behind the door watching Laura do the right thing like a grown up. Without question, Laura accompanies Dad to drive around in search of emergency veterinary to try to save the cat. Their trip was fruitless and the cat?s life was loss. Yet, Laura found hers. She was growing up without me.

However, it is this ability to walk alone, be strong and show compassion that has driven her in life to help others and to pick me up when I fall. I needed her to be strong for me. She was developing her inner strength really for others as it would be appear, not just for herself.

Sometimes Laura is high strung; yet it is that energy that fuels her to carry on and carry the load for others. God has given her the physical strength to defy her size to carry the 20 lb bags of kitty litter and numerous cat food cans to care for her many rescue cats. Laura walks proudly with her head up high facing whatever live offers her. I know I have her back and can lean on her. It has been her strength that held me up at times. I have become stronger for it.

You won't find Laura writing her own self-portrait for she shuns the recognition. Although she tends to dress up, she remains humble. Laura's silence speaks volumes. As her beloved role model, Saintly Mother Teresa, never wrote her own Autobiography, Laura won't write one either.


Written by:

Susan Marie Davniero (Laura's twin sister)

Letters of Comment - Pancakes in Heaven - writer John. P. wrote; " I enjoyed reading 'Laura's Story'..."








Twins Current Birthday
Laura and Susan

TWIN SHOPPING

My twin sister and I are your everyday health nuts following a vegetarian diet, and healthy life style to keep up appearances.  Frankly, we want to look good so we eat good - essentially we eat our words with healthy foods on our menu such as soy, tofu, and vegetables.

To the grocery stores and back again –we make our diet fun when we grocery shop together.  Together we are not apt to break our diet plan. Two heads are better than one in hunting for bargains, sharing coupons and grocery tips. With our double coupons, sales, bargains and cash awards we make much of little means.

Twin shopping is sharing the chore, saving on gas and lifts the grocery load! Now grocery shopping is fun, spending time and money together! We always shared and shared alike – now we even sharing the grocery shopping “two.”

Susan Marie Davniero







So, When Is Identical Not Identical?


Posted, 2003-03-18 Published Newsday 
TWINS
Published Long Story Short
By Helen Fischetti

A double blessing came to us

Right from the Lord above

He sent two little baby girls

For us to have and love

Instead of sending just one child

He blessed our home with two

Laura Marie is the older

Susan Marie came next

Named for our Blessed Mother

We ask that she protects

Now as every day goes by

We see them changing so

Their cries now in chorus

Their faces are aglow

The day will come when

They’re not babies any more

But till that day, so far yet near

We wonder what’s in store





AUTHOR’S NOTE: This poem was written by Helen Fischetti and is submitted by her twin daughters, Susan Marie Davniero (Fischetti) and Laura Marie Bowman (Fischetti) of Lindenhurst and Babylon, New York in memory of their mother.


Babies Twins Susan and Laura
Parting Twins
(Dedicated to Susan and Laura Twins)
Twins switch
Which is which
From the very start
Can’t tell them apart
Yet on some days
Twins part ways
After marriage comes
Living separate homes
Susan’s a spend thrift
Laura’s generous gifts
Susan’s words slip
Laura’s loose lips
Both petite and smaller
But Susan’s inch taller
Laura likes to roam
Susan’s happy at home
But we always come
 Where we started from
Back together again
After all, we’re twins!
Written by Susan Marie Davniero
             

My Sister and Her Cat

Published “This Time Around”Book
Eber & Wein Publishing
My sister Laura holds her cat “Princess”
As her long dark hair tresses
Falls to touch the cat’s dark fur
Just as the cat begins to purr
Where does her hair end
And the cat’s fur begin?
Busy work of her day
Forgotten for a stay
Laura and the cat sit as one
After the day’s chores are done
Gently petting the cat
Nestled peacefully in lap
A moment still to adore
Each other’s love in awe
Yet whose love is more?
Laura or her rescued pet
Forever in each other’s debt
Written by Susan Marie Davniero

LAURA'S STORY
Written by twin sister, Susan
(Published Pancakes in Heaven and Long Story Short) 

It was during our high school days together when my twin sister, Laura pulled away from me to be her own person. She was finding her own way in life on a path alone. Literally she would walk home from school alone without me beside her. In fact, one of her favorite book titles are; "The Girl Who Walked Home Alone" Biography Bette Davis. This was one of those times Laura found her inner strength to be strong. And I simply walked home from school with girlfriend, Margie. Sometimes one of the senior boys would give us a ride home. I remain teenager while Laura moved on.

Our family knew Laura as the one who often spoke out for injustice; while although I was fine debater, I was the peacemaker. Laura took on the battles for both of us while I remain neutral. Laura paid the price for conflict and I reaped the rewards. Later in life she often paid the price literally too when picking up the tab for me. As strong as Laura was becoming she was never hard showing great compassion without regard to any discomfort or embarrassment to herself. There was a night when a car hit our beloved black cat, Spooky.

Without hesitation Laura ran out of the house, undress in her nightgown without make up on, in an attempt to rescue the cat. I was found peeping out behind the door watching Laura do the right thing like a grown up. Without question, Laura accompanies Dad to drive around in search of emergency veterinary to try to save the cat. Their trip was fruitless and the cat’s life was loss. Yet, Laura found hers. She was growing up without me.

However, it is this ability to walk alone, be strong and show compassion that has driven her in life to help others and to pick me up when I fall. I needed her to be strong for me. She was developing her inner strength. Sometimes Laura is high strung; yet it is that energy that fuels her to carry on and carry the load for others. God has given her the physical strength to defy her size to carry the 20 lb bags of kitty litter and numerous cat food cans to care for her many rescue cats. Laura walks proudly with her head up high facing whatever live offers her. I know I have her back and can lean on her. It has been her strength that held me up at times. I have become stronger for it.

You won't find Laura writing her own self-portrait for she shuns the recognition. Although she tends to dress up, she remains humble. Laura's silence speaks volumes. As her beloved role model, Saintly Mother Teresa, never wrote her own Autobiography, Laura won't write one either.
By Susan Marie Davniero
Laura and her Cat 1970
TWIN SHOPPING

My twin sister and I are your everyday health nuts following a vegetarian diet, and healthy life style to keep up appearances. Frankly, we want to look good so we eat good - essentially we eat our words with healthy foods on our menu such as soy, tofu, and vegetables.

To the grocery stores and back again –we make our diet fun when we grocery shop together. Together we are not apt to break our diet plan. Two heads are better than one in hunting for bargains, sharing coupons and grocery tips. With our double coupons, sales, bargains and cash awards we make much of little means.

Twin shopping is sharing the chore, saving on gas and lifts the grocery load! Now grocery shopping is fun, spending time and money together! We always shared and shared alike – now we even sharing the grocery shopping “two.”

Susan Marie Davniero




Happy Birthday Kiss

(Dedicated to Teresa’s birthday April 17)
Remember birthdays of the past
Memories of childhood last
As little girls it begins
Birthday wishes from the twins
To give their older sis
Happy birthday kiss
Years bring many birthdays
Sisters’ part separate ways
Today birthdays may remain
Yet are just not the same
Birthday’s wishes miss
Happy birthday kiss
Susan Marie Davniero
(Note: Photo attachment older sister Teresa 6th birthday Twins Laura and Susan giving Teresa Happy Birthday kiss.)

Laura and Susan
September 26 Birthday signs




Parting Twins



(Dedicated to Susan and Laura Twins)



Twins switch

Which is which

From the very start

Can’t tell them apart

Yet on some days

Twins part ways

After marriage comes

Living separate homes


Susan’s a spend thrift

Laura’s generous gifts

Susan’s words slip

Laura’s loose lips


Both petite and smaller

But Susan’s inch taller

Laura likes to roam

Susan’s happy at home


But we always come

Where we started from

Back together again

After all, we’re twins!


Written by Susan Marie Davniero

Laura and sSusan
Breakfast Birthday



Artist Carricature from Bob's Company Pincic


Artist Carricature from Bob's Company Pincic
Laura and Susan September Birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TWICE!
Susan and Laura September 26 Birthday
Susan and Laura
Twin Caricatures
Original piece of art
Can't tell them apart
Twins switch
which is which
Birthday remembrance
Twins resemblance
September 26 recite
Happy Birthday twice!

written by Susan Marie Davniero
 Attachment Laura and Susan Caricature by Artist Devin Hunt 




Twin Saints
(Dedicated Susan and Laura September 26 Birthday)
Published Pancakes in Heaven

Saint Cosmos and Saint Damian
September 26 Martyrdom
Twin Saints brothers
Patron Saints of doctors
Money took less sums
for medical work done
Skilled doctors of history
Did not charge a fee
Love of God came to be
Twin Saints of charity

Susan Marie Davniero