Glass (Crank 2)

is unmistakable. He loves

Angela, through the pain.

Daddy! cries Devon. Mommy’s

home. She jumps into Angela’s

lap and LaTreya moves to her

side, protective. They love her

unconditionally, pain all gone.

I excuse myself so they can talk,

knowing my life has veered,

suddenly, surely. But exactly

which direction it has veered

in remains to be discovered.

Four Cigarettes

And two bowls later,

Brad calls me downstairs.

Without his saying a single

word, I know I’m leaving.

Angela has already left,

and she took the kids with

her. Not a good sign for me.

But what about for Brad?

Angela wants to try again.

He pauses to let it sink in.

I don’t know if it’s the

right thing to do, Kristina.

But the girls miss her so

much. I have to think about

what’s best for them, right?

His eyes hold massive hope.

I want him to be happy.