Could

I could cream him

Running

Stomping

Denying

Thrashing

Pretending the world is dead to him.

I could love him

Teaching

Touching

Reaching

Feeling

Like a mother who won’t let go of hope.

I could teach him

Life

Compassion

Hope

A Reason

To persevere when all else fails.

His hand signals straight

S

T

O

P

His arm supports.

I could cream him

Failing

Quitting

Discouraging

Proving

Proving what? Hurting only himself.

But not just himself

Because

I could cream him.