Dear Aiyana Henderson:

You are welcome, good to have you back here.

You can tell me if you want to, if you are comfortable telling me about those arguments: who is arguing with whom (your mother and her boyfriend? siblings?), how loud, what kind of words are being said, any threats or insults being said, and how early in your life were you exposed to such arguments?

Your poem is beautiful and I want to google a few of the words you used and re-read it slowly and attentively Thurs morning (I am three hours ahead of you, I live on the West Coast. I figure you live on the East Coast) when I feel fresh, bright eyed and bushy tailed, I hope.

anita