Shadow

Tomorrow there is an awards ceremony at my cousin's elementary school. I am going to get up early and go to it, because she has made the Silver Honor Roll. Usually she makes the Gold, but this year is... different. Her parents are getting divorced, which is not helping either her or her mom, and on add to that her mother's poor health and you've got quite a load for a ten-year-old. Frankly, it's a bit of a surprise that she made honor roll at all, so my aunt (one of her caretakers) invited me to go to the ceremony. The family thinks of me as her hero/role model. So I will go.

But what a fine role model I make! Foolishly blundering along until I get myself into a spot of trouble, and then no longer even having the strength to face up to it. Yes, I know I have to tell my parents soon. Thank you every one for freely counseling me so. Remember that advice is often worth what is paid for it. I appreciate the concern, but I'm tired of being told what I should do. That does not help me in this situation, as that is exactly what I wish to avoid and from a certain person in particular. I have a rebellious streak that does not stop with authority figures. I prefer to find my own way, with some help if needed and asked for.

( I seek the light of the stars. )