My angel

It was like any other day, the bleeding  sun was broughtup, but in the corner lay a strange glow. It seemed to emulate from the  angels moon. I had heard as child the beauty was thin, and I knew I could see beyond the realm of existence. None believed me till Marvin.

You know my idea of romance then was Marvin next door, he would bring popcorn , his mother popped and I would bring us snow cone. We would climb to the top the hill by the Carmel beach.

This one particular day he didn't show up and I began to worry. It wasn't like him for two years ever to be late.He was alwasy smiling , no matter what he looked like .Sometimes.bruises, bumps, head trauma. He would hole me and then smile.

His father always yelled at him. I hated to hear it and so when he should come I would say race to the top of the hill, he would laugh deep, the belly kind.

The night crept slowly as I still clutched my hand to his snack bag. His snow cone was melting, my tears welting.

 

Well, I will have to go home soon. When I was about to stand up the storm clouds whistled through, I was fighting back the tears

He was always so hurt his arms bandaged in school. Remembering once he came in to school. The kids laughed which really upset me. I remember as if it was yesterday how we met. I was coming home my book bag was heavy I got on the bus and I asked for help. I saw Jenny was to busy goo goo eyeing the boys. John My buddy since second grade opened the door and out of know where this first grade, beautiful smiled, lovely yes my words I 

I felt for the first time tongue tied. He said here kept me take that and here share my seat. I could hear all the smirks but I didn't care.

He shared gum with me, and told me about his belief in life.

He wanted to be an angel wow, heavy but you know I believed him. He also told me of his moms boyfriend who drinks a lot.

I glanced at his arms he had long sleeves on and it was 90 degrees strange.

 

The bus neared the school, he got off and I followed.

 

He smiled see you. I ran to my locker my heart beating so fast.

 

Jenny walked up, don't be mad I was scooping, I shut my locker and walked on. I smiled I hated to be mad. To much energy

I was about to walk in class when Marvin ran past me with no smile

Where are you going I yelled?

 

He yelled back see ya. What I didn't know was his mom would get mad and he when this man would drink.

 

The day I met him there was the same cloud as I see now.    i went up the hill running

He smiled Gosh I would melt.

Some thought we met online.

We talked chatted online.

He would say innocence child's innocence I have. Not to lose it.

 

I ran faster but the rain started falling so I stopped hung my head down, and just let the tears fall.

 

You know in our town we had many beliefs, many people were secret or open.

 

His family was strange but he I adored.

 

I use to wonder why he would wear long sleeves then I quickly learned. I would just cry and we would hug and stay close sitting on our hill.

 

Many would laugh at us call us kissing but we didn't care.

 

I love this boy and he loves me, but he is special like to me chosen.

 

 

Many trails and tribulations he would tell me. Jesus he would tell me about.

 

 

 

 

I saw the rain stop bit so I rushed home to get ready for bed. When I came in I could feel something wrong.

 

Mom and dad sit down sweetie. Were you waiting for Marvin, yes, I call mom. Dad and mom stood in front of me. No sweetie he died.

What! No way! I got up they didn't try to follow, Dad said wait Mary shell be back.

 

I cried all the way to my room. I looked at the wall I saw his picture quickly ripping it off and tearing it up, throwing all his stuff he gave me, threw my pillow he gave me. Then I feel sobbing on the ground did you leave! why! My best friend.

 

The door to my room opened, my father and mom stood Honey we are so sorry come here

I got up and cried so hard mom and dad Dad why? They could answer. Ill never go to school. I wanna see him.

Mom why?

Dad said I didn't have to go to school. The phone rang early, gosh I looked at the clock it was 230.I put the receive down, and then I heard no it is me Clarrissa.Oh my god he is alive they lied. Where do I meet you?

I hung the phone up and grabbed my Jean jacket and slipped out heard daddy sawing logs.

 

He and mom were fast asleep.

 

I ran down the parking lot and took my bike and rose in the rain falling as if it was yesterday.

I must have hit rock I stopped and was taking the rock It and I heard something. With my imagination it could have been a space person, vampire, anything.

 

I quickly didn't look back rode like the dickens. I finally reached the dune, I saw afire so I ran all the way up and it disappeared.

 

I sat waited till almost asleep, and he came he brushed his hand across my temple.

I looked up oh my you are alive. No my special girl, you know i love you

I will never love another awe, yes. I welted with tears I dint have long, so hold me, I am only human for a while. I asked Jesus  if I could hold you and say goodbye.I will always love you .You are my treasure, I am an angel now you know. I will watch over you.

 

Then it was as if I didn't have anything then you came in my life, I was badly beaten no child should go through this. It is ok, I will make sure all the children are found will you help me.

Yes, yes I was fighting back the tears. Then he was gone. I was alone in the night, I laid I don't for how long then I was awakened by a warm glow, and I was in my bed. The one who carried me off the beach Jesus.