Slice of Life on the Sad, Sad Side

Life: Hey! Come on out. I’ve people for you to meet.

Human: Thanks. No.

Life: But, why? You need the fun and fun needs you.

Human: Cuz I’m with someone today. Maybe tomorrow.

Life: Who are you with?

Human: Never mind who. Maybe tomorrow.

Life: I know who.

Human: Yeah, well. Swell. Still…I’m not coming out today.

I’m closing the door for now. Nothing personal.

Life: I await you.

Human: It’s just so new.

Life: Your sorrow? I sense Sorrow.

Human: That he’s gone.

Life: I hate to see you alone. Come back. Open the door.

Human: I’m not alone.

Life: You’re not alone? Who’s there, at your side?

Human: You said it. Sorrow. Sorrow is at my side.

Life: When do you think you’ll come back?

Human: I don’t know.

Life, sighing: There’s so much waiting for you here.

Human: I’m not ready yet. I’m very, very sad.

Life: If you’d just come back, I’d be so glad.

I’m your friend.

Human: I love you but have another friend for now.

It’s all I can handle.

Life: Who’s this other friend? Sorrow? Is Sorrow your other friend?

Human: Yes.

Life: When will you let it go, this Sorrow?

Human: When it lets me go.

Life: Oh.

Human: Yeah.

By Fran Pearce

From: United States