200 miles doesn’t feel as far when she’s at the end of the drive. As I drive, I reflect on the times i tried & having to mourn people who haven’t died. Piled up pain couldn’t hide what’s under here. It’s amazing the emotions you can feel in an under a year. I leave functions after observing there’s too much trouble here. I can’t believe the words I’ve put into my mother’s ears. “Mom I swear, I don’t notice other women anymore. I might’ve went against what you raised me to be before. But Dad is watching and I can see it all over his face. He knows I’m going to give away his last name.” All my fear is gone & I have withdrawals when I’m laying alone. She fell asleep with her make up on, listening to her heart, It sounded like Home.