A Alone-A family thing Story (2) Time marches on. No one wants to admit they can get old. Victor and I were no different. If we had it our way, Hell, we would be going strong at 80. Life, however, did not work that way. Bruno became the heir-apparent. The 'Family' was going to remain a family business too. Another follow on story will soon be added. Alone Part III, I think. Thank you all.
When I was 16 I fell for a guy, we got pregnant, got engaged, were persuaded by his mother to abort and things turned nasty between us. This short poem is my exorcism of that time in my life.
Broken Hearts
Hugh Davidson had the perfect marriage and the perfect wife for 36 years. But he learned the hard way that nothing perfect lasts. He wasn't a dramatic man, no grand gestures for him. A hard-headed Jacksonville banker, he accepted reality and all he really wanted was to die and for the pain to go away. But when you have loving children and loyal friends, and your boss and friend is worth a cool $50 million, sometimes they won't let you take the easy way out. You just have to keep going.
This is a story I was asked to write on behalf of a woman who contacted me after reading my work. And though I have indeed added to it, where I thought it appropriate, this is a true accounting of a young woman's exploration and self discovery. We both hope you'll enjoy it, and let us know if you do.