I have debated saying a single
word about this, but my mouth
opens and out comes, “I know
about one. I just met Brendan.”
Autumn
AWAKE MOST OF THE NIGHT
Sleep elusive, chased
into the night
by fears of today.
Christmas.
My first far away
from the only
family I’ve ever
really known.
My first, promised
to spend with
the family I’ve only
dreamed about.
What if they won’t
let me in?
What if they don’t
want to see me?
What if they send
me away?
Why did I come
here, anyway?
AND ANOTHER NIGGLING QUESTION
Is
there some selfish reason
for Trey bringing me here?