Second Pass

Darkness surrounded me, as I sat at the table, in the old country kitchen and a lonely, innocent despair crept into my heart and mind causing me to recklessly throw the papers on the floor in order to choose a future for myself. In anguish, I slowly rose from my chair and then knelt first as I sat on the floor. I was alone, without the help of unbiased council to guide me, yet earlier in the evening I arranged with my parents to be alone. I knew they would not meddle, yet I felt I needed to do this alone. Now my task beckoned me to finish, although I hesitated because I was apprehensive of continuing because of my earlier imprudent act. Regardless, I knew I must go on and scan the floor with my hand until I found one of the papers.

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