#7- Bullshit.

From master to apprentice.

I sit in that same chair, again.

First time in a good while.

Looking out the same window, again.

In front of a man I've known 

Since I was a child.

"It's bullshit.  

You know that, right?"

I know I've told you 

A little bit, about 

My parents.  About growing up.

I don't know

If I ever mentioned him, Miss.

My therapist.  My mentor.  

The man who made my career.

And who was arguably more

Father than my own.

"I don't mean to invalidate 

Your feelings.

But it's bullshit." 

We speak bluntly.

Sometimes.  

When it's needed.  

"Anyway, I'm glad you came back.  

I'm happy to see you again.

I just wish we had more time.

I'm retiring in May."

I look at the cars passing

Down the street outside.

And tighten my grip 

On the all too familiar armrests.

Of an all too familiar chair.

In an all too familiar office.

As the pain in my chest returns.

"And I'm not disappointed.

Not at all.

You know,

I always thought 

You were

One of the people 

I was 'passing the torch to.'" 

I look him in the eye.  

Quiet.

"We'll get through this."  

Author's Note

Still experimenting.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

passing the torch of therapy...and for me this is an indication...that some of us want to believe it will work...but that maybe we just talk, someone listens...and nothing ever really changes...and therapy is just a state of mind...something to lean on and/or pretend it works.

j.

[Paper]

I hope it does.

[Ana Papaya]

Therapy can be very confusing and I've often wondered how effective a therapist can possibly be unless they have experienced what you have, and if they HAVE experienced something similar then how could they possibly be trusted if they are as effed up as you are. Just my thoughts.

[Paper]

Very valid and interesting thoughts. No spoilers, but that may very well be a topic for future exploration here. : )

[Ana Papaya]

Yeah, further exploration is definitely warranted.
Welcome. :)

[Surya]

Was good and I agree we all have to pass through certain situations of this sort..:)