Aurora Magazine 2020

Aurora bright, toothy smile that was outlined with deep mahogany lipstick. She asked about my interests, what I liked and how I spent my time. She went out of her way to make sure I had someone. They all must have realized I was missing a parent – after all, I was the only second- grader with no mom or dad in sight. But she made sure I didn’t feel alone. I also remember you picked me up that afternoon. I asked why you didn’t come today, when I wanted you to so badly. I didn’t understand then. “You’re lucky I remembered to pick you up.”

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