Zara's words
(May 29, 2015)
I so remember this first conversation with Bill. At the time, the poem Ivory Skin was one of the most read poems on Wattpad. I did appreciate the poem but my reaction when Bill added the other poems was one of pure fury. I fucking wanted to kill him.
Looking back now, over two years later, I realize that because of this story, I was able to purge a lot of old demons and offer up that part of my life to the wonderful people who helped me through it.
When Bill got hold of me again, a couple months ago, and told me he wanted to present the story once again, I immediately told him I wanted to be a part of it.
I feel that perhaps my story can once again help some people out there.
There is always hope. there is always someone who will be there for you.
I already have tears in my eyes.
Damn you, Bill.
Big sigh.
To all of you who read this story before, please enjoy it again. To those reading it for the first time, I hope you enjoy.
My name is Zara
and
this is my story.
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(originally posted March 1, 2013)
I was trying to figure out how to present the first of the conversations with Zara. I finally decided that the best way to do so was to let her own words tell the story.
This is basically a transcript of the first conversation I had with Zara after she had agreed to present her story. I am presenting it word for word as she presented it to me. I will fill in some blanks with some minor descriptions.
The conversation, or interview, was conducted via Skype. My part of the interview will be in bold type.
Bill Temple March 1, 2013
Hey, Red.
Hi, sweetie. Nice to see you again.
So, are you ready for this?
I guess so. I still don't believe there will be much interest in my story.
Well you saw how many people read the poems. There was a lot of interest there.
