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The Trial
January 17, 2019
I started following my trail when I was still hopeful. When I was still bright eyes and confident and happy. When it was ok not to get into an Ivy League, or get the best class rank or get a perfect SAT, so long as I tried.
Then, my path swerved. It was no longer ok not to be perfect. My trail swerved me away from teachers, friends, family, away from anyone who wanted to help. It swerved to a dark place full of loneliness and dissatisfaction. But I’ve been following my trail for so long, I’m not sure I’ll be able to step off
© Sarah S., Poland Spring, ME
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