'Life is supposed to hurt,' he said to her.
Truer words were never spoken.
She was/is in agony.
He always told her to not worry. Just laugh.
She never laughed.
She hurt.
Pain seared through her existence.
What is a child supposed to do?
Take it.
He said that too.
Her parents trusted him.
Just another kid from down the block.
The son of a son of a somebody.
Just enough older to watch her...
Just enough older to 'take care of you' as her mother put it...
Just enough older to hurt her more than anyone else in her life...
What is a child supposed to do?
Stay still.
Take it.
Stay still.
Take it.
Mentor (n) 1. a wise and trusted counselor or teacher, 2. an influential senior sponsor or supporter.
He was none of these.
The devil, perhaps.
Definitely.
But not a supporter.
Not wise.
And never trusted.
At least by her...
This has frightening under/overtones. Well crafted!
ReplyDeleteWhat a horrifying and hopeless scenario you have painted. Luckily she has the understanding not to trust him, even if those around her can't see how dangerous he is.
ReplyDeleteGreat piece.
Very tough subject but sensitively done...I am glad you took a 'risk' and posted it..Jae
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the comments/compliments.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to posting more!
LJ