An Angry Sky

The sky opened up. It started to rain, raining buckets. I thought I would drown if I played my cards right. All I was playing was broken hearts. I looked for the connection. Even Mexican drug dealers have limitations. He wore a garbage bag poncho, unprepared for the Northern California weather.

"Uno", I told him. I really wanted two. I NEEDED two. One wasn't going to do shit.

He looked around before he spit the dope into his hand. In his confusion, he gave me a half instead of a quarter. I wasn't going to complain. I've seen junkies try to get brownie points by mentioning errors in the transaction. Oh look- you gave me x.y,z. Fuck all that. It is me verses everyone.

I look into his brown eyes. How old is he? Where did he come from. The last one told me he was 15, brought up her from Mexico specifically to sell dope with his cousin. The one before him was 14. They are all disposable- just like me. They grow fuzzy patches of facial hair to try to make themselves look older. When I was 14, I was still sleeping with a stuffed animal. I still would be if I wouldn't have lost my innocence somewhere on this street.

I look for a corner dry enough to sustain my activities. I look for a vein strong enough to carry away my burdens. I was hoping the rain would drown me. I was hoping I would die but I woke up today. I know this hit won't kill me. Maybe, just maybe, it can make me feel  again.

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  1. AnonymousMarch 13, 2017 at 9:47 PM

    You describe the details so vividly without the need for a plethora of words. Thank you for continuing to write. Been following for a while. Keep it up <3

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  2. UnknownMarch 14, 2017 at 8:25 AM

    I really enjoy reading your posts. I just discovered you recently. Thanks!

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    1. traceyh415March 14, 2017 at 11:43 AM

      There is a lot of backreading to be done then

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  3. AnonymousMarch 14, 2017 at 8:26 AM

    I really enjoy reading your posts. I just discovered you recently. It's so amazing that you have been clean for 19 years. You are a true inspiration to all of us. I saw you in the doc many years ago before I ever discovered your internet presence. Thanks!

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