Friday, November 15, 2013

100 Words: David


The boy with the mohawk, tattoos, safety pin in his ear called yesterday from his cousin's cellphone. He's stuck in Nebraska, no ticket home.

He's called a few times, so I know he's desperate to get back where he belongs. Usually, I get a quick message on Facebook. “Hi, mom. I’m still alive!” When he calls, he knows I can hear the homesickness in his voice. I'm no rookie. This is a tactic to get money.

In my mind, he’ll appreciate being home much more if he has to work a little harder to get here.

It's a tough call.

5 comments:

  1. That is a though call. Although, Nebraska?!? Being marooned anywhere in the midwest is its own kind of perdition.

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    1. All the more incentive for him to find a bus ticket...

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  2. A tough call indeed. I suspect, I'd be tapping into internet banking even while knowing it was the wrong thing to do.

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    1. He's had me tap it before. This time, it's all on him.

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  3. i think you pretty much summed up motherhood in 100 words. it sounds both lovely and heart-wrenching. and terrifying!

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