Change in Direction 

The Mayor came 

Beaming about with news 

And upcoming events. 

Beautiful baby twins 

Were born making them 

Proud parents. 

 A Collection of 

Donations 

A Secret Santa 

A Christmas Gala 

The cafe was prepared 

The casino ready 

Town Hall to host it all. 

The Mayor got a hug 

And wish to see Myna 

And the cutie pies too. 

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Think of how I'd seen Billy 

 Leave with Rue in his arms 

And Jacob in tow. 

I read the poster 

For the third time 

My mind unable to see 

It wandered back to 

 The promises 

 Made by Billy. 

Again, he'd gone 

 And interfered 

This time 

He was needed 

But what about 

The next. 

 Possibly 

 A day 

Would come 

 When Rue 

Would move on. 

What then? 

A deputy 

A brother 

A friend 

Those he could never be 

Only a protector 

Wanted or unwanted 

That's all he'll be. 

He would be left 

Being a protector 

Always standing

Guarding, watching 

Nothing more 

Nothing less. 

He would forever be 

At the sidelines 

Never would he be 

Free ... always 

 Forever bound. 

His own redemption 

Forgotten. 

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The door creaked 

And Ron stumbled in 

Looking shy and embarrassed. 

I could not focus today 

So, I put the posters away 

The newsprint could wait. 

Ron held something pink 

And asked for some help 

He wanted his allowance. 

Together we went to the store 

Mr. Ger was beaming 

From his previous sales. 

Ron looked around 

 And asked for advice 

Then bought the device.