smile, pony!
the tears keep coming as i await alicia's phone call to let me know shes on her way. i want nothing more than to be in the comfort of her presence, smelling the air of the stable, in this lonely, sad summer night. to see zoe's face, knowing that there is life still going on, still horses to be cared for. maxine, a beloved school pony at sparrowhawk died today. i just received a call filling me with nothing but grief and sorrow from chris and alicia. hearing the tears choke their voices. she was sick with colic this morning as they rushed her to the vet. i stayed behind and looked after the camp kids, expecting everything to be fine. expecting maxine to be fine. little did i know, that this sweet little pony would have to go to surgery. but the surgery would come too late, her stomach ruptured, and they had to put her down. i feel so helpless. i feel so stupid, for being selfish earliar. for being mad because i was left alone at the barn. how could i have been so selfish, when maxines life was at stake? everything seems a blur. and no one really has time to hear my cries. my father says hes sorry but wants to play the piano. and my mother just is too busy at work. my heartache will be welcomed at the farm, by alicia, my true friend, and by zoe. but still, i am helpless. and no matter what i say to chris, there is nothing we can do. what happens tomorrow? there is a pit in my stomach and a lump in my throat as i hear my heart break for the little pony, maxine. rest in peace maxine. as you become an angel and watch over our stables. you beautiful little pony. i remember how i asked you to smile, and you would. and how you wore your purple beads around your neck, you were so beautiful. we loved you, and you will be dearly missed. rest in peace maxine, for the night is young.