after realizing you can't go on the way you've been living, that it's just not going to work, why does it take cancer, being sued, being humiliated, being taken past the breaking point

Back in 1981, when I was nine. I was given a book about Americans by my parents, I believe. I saw the cover of the book with the blonde American dad, smiling. The mother was very pretty.

As the years pass, The ice sometimes fractures, On my lake of forgotten memories. I afford myself a brief smile, As I remember your eyes, And the warmth they held.

In the staging of opposites! Each a beginning to an end: As one door closes 'tight' Another opens arms godsend Calm, untroubled alight. Everything has its origins?

Fifty per cent chance they said. Well put up a drip then, increase the odds. It's not my job - take it up with the nurses.

There are two places that Elias would rather not be - a hospital or a police station.

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