Amy Secrist

Tag: care

  • Bending

    I bend and snap closed her pink heart-covered raincoat, my knees creaking, the fabric swishing. I sweep back a lock of her wavy blonde hair and click the purple flower clip into place. We will rush for shoes and boots and bag. She cries when she’s tired, only she doesn’t know that’s the reason. I…

  • Trust (I)

    I bounce a little and sway a little and turn myself in a slow circle; I pat Mr. I’m-18-Months-Old- And-I-Love-Toy-Cars on the back and wrap his soft arm around my neck. He rubs my shoulder with pudgy fingers. He makes quiet ooo-ooo-ing sounds. I bounce a little, sway a little and turn myself in a…