Enthralled: Paranormal Diversions (Wicked Lovely 5.50)

Krista holds up her hand,

speaking for herself.

“Why not?”

He traces the curve of the guitar’s body

with his palm,

and I want more than ever to be him

for one moment,

touching the smooth wood.

I would make it sing.

Finally he says,

“Writing his song

would be too much like saying good-bye.”

I can’t believe I’m hearing this.

“That’s bullshit, and you know it!”

Before she can finish translating,

I point straight at his heart.

“You’ve been saying nothing

but good-bye

since the night I died.

All you care about

is me passing on,

getting out of your life.”

Krista speaks my words,

inflecting them just like me,

and I wonder how much anger

is mine

and how much is hers.

Mickey says,

“I just want him to be at peace.”

“No!” I hurl back.