The Boy with the Bread

Part 1: The Tribute

I didn't want to write this.

There is already a finely narrated account of the last Hunger Games and how the Capitol was overthrown, but Doctor Aurelius suggested the same thing to me that he suggested to Katniss: writing down every experience from my own point of view. It would help vent any pent up emotions and relive memories that I was suppressing, he said. I suppose that may be true. It was extremely hard, however. Wasn't painting enough? I argued. But she urged me to do this as well. She wanted to know my side, to understand my struggles and fears.

So here we are. Katniss's account of the 74th and the 75th Hunger Games should be enough, but if anyone is so inclined, this will be my own point of view. I do not promise anything of importance or depth, but I will describe everything as best as I can. I've been told I'm good with words, but writing them down is far different than speaking them. I only hope I can do justice to all the hardships and struggles the two of us went through.