When you were still sane

Epilogue

epilogue (n) meaning; a conclusion to what has happened.

"How am I going to be an optimist about this?"

Ashton Peter Parker PoV

Sometimes,  I see her.

Not just her name carved into a stone.

But I'll see her for a quick second, before I blink

and that is all it takes for her to fade away.

Dad isn't quite a drunk but he has too many

at night.

I suggest maybe he should go out and find a girl,

but he always shouts, and apart of me is relieved.

I am eighteen today, not like anyone cares.

So, I go to see my mom.

I cry.

And I feel a hand on my shoulder but I don't bother to look

because I am consumed by crying, I rarely allow myself

the chance to cry.

The moment I turn I see a shining face,

and I know it's my mom.

"My dear , sweet, Ashton." Is all she says.

Happy Birthday to me.