Metaphorically, thank goodness. He'll never know the wrath I faced. The anger for his actions. He'll never know the words spoken to me in a tone of disappointment. He won't ever hear the words spat at me and see the furrowed brow. I looked around the room and I'm the only one here. Sometimes when the arrows fly in a room full of people you can dodge them and avoid. He'll never know how I felt to take one hard in the chest. There was no one to hide behind. There was no one to use as a shield. I felt the blow and sighed. I let my face belie the hurt I felt inside. I let my face belie the confusion in my mind. I cleared my throat. I thanked and smiled and said I understood. I watched his back as he cleared the door. I smiled and yanked the arrow from my chest. I looked around the room. Still, just me. I set the arrow on my desk. This arrow was not meant for me. It had his name on it, not mine. But, he was not here to take the shot. I was the only one in the room and the bow was cocked. The arrow was ready to fly and it had to go. I picked it up and tossed it in the trash. I crafted the words to clear the air. I drafted the bandages, the balm, the healing salve. I hit send and sighed. My wound will heal and he will never know the arrow I took was meant for him.
After all, it's only business.
After all, it's only business.
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mmm...sometimes we have to take that arrow for others...and sometimes it is hard to swallow but you took it well...good on you
ReplyDeletethis is hard stuff, but you have managed it with grace. i sure could learn a thing or two from you, hg.
ReplyDeletei like this! interesting read.
ReplyDeletevery nicely written.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. I think you handled this with more grace than I would have, bappygirl.
ReplyDeletePS I wish you were my neighbor, too.
then we could walk together and my Grams would freak less that I walk at night.
ReplyDeleteOh that arrow in the chest - not good. Sounds like you took it for the team.
ReplyDeleteah now this is a story - well crafted.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. I'm trying to use metaphors.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm trying to be a better writer.
ReplyDeleteBrava...
ReplyDeleteoh, so much more story behind this post.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are learning and reaching in your life. Hope you're having a better day today.
ReplyDeleteOuch! That's one of the most difficult arrows to take, too. Sounds like you handled it with grace.
ReplyDeleteHappygirl! You are such a good writer!
ReplyDeleteoh wow. you are wise, woman. i learn from you.
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