Say What You Need To Say

Clare never wanted to look back – she would drown 

in the reflection if she let them have control. The 

haunting of her spirit is more than enough; popping 

in and out of her life at their discretion. There are no 

lessons learned enough, or books read enough, to 

ease the whispers of her journey. She knew this...the 

parasites would feed from her forever. They knew 

where to slither and how deep to feast, leaving scars 

and molted remains scattered along the path. Her 

attempts to rid them have never been successful; 

only momentarily does she feel relief, and at what 

cost? They do not allow her control; her freedom 

comes with stipulations. As with Pavlov and his dog, 

Clare has been conditioned; “Do what you do Clare, 

and say what you need to say, but we are here - and 

here is where we are going to stay.”