Life's Stories

CONVERSATIONS AND PARASITES

DWAYNE PTONOMY AND DR. DAVE GRAYSON

"Every night I see the blood my brother spilled,

It plays over and over in my head, it's completely filled,

No matter how hard I try it cannot be described,

What, on that fateful night in my mind was inscribed,

My brother killed my mother and my sister,

Oh, to see my mom's sweet smile, how I have missed her,

Doctor, how can I go on living,

When all I can think, feel, and see are thoughts unforgiving,

I was useless throughout school, not daring to care,

For if I did, I knew someone there,

Would be hurt just like my family did,

For anyone close to me they would also be rid,

Rid, gone, dead, whatever,

All personal ties to this world I must sever,

If someone approaches, panic will strike me,

I would run away before they could see,"

"You must get yourself, Dwayne, out in this planet,

Don't be afraid to spark a flame and fan it,

Those who get close to you do not perish,

Only love comes from it and things you can cherish,"

"But Doctor, how can that be true?

When my family is dead and mine is passed due,"

"Parasites creep into people's minds and create,

Horrible feelings that people aren't able to abate,

Yours is fear of relationships with people,

It keeps you from the world that you view from a peep hole,

Panic strikes your heart when you are near another,

But do not forget, they are not your sister or mother,

Your brother is gone, locked away,

There is no need to fear anymore, so I pray,

I pray that you consider these next few words,

You need simply reach out your hand,

Someone will grasp it and help you understand,

You are safe with them, always and forever,

No matter what trials come, however clever,"