Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 14:44:54 -0500
From: “N.A. Booko”
Subject: My Love Affair With B.B. . . .
It was love at first sight- B.B. was youthful, beautiful and easy to get to know- First met nearly 18 years ago. I wanted so much to have B.B. come live with me- be mine, grace my surroundings – enrich and enhance my life. I wanted to brag to friends. We were compatible for a number of years- Then I noticed B.B. became set in ways- aggressive, possessive and developing deep rooted habits- Apparently B.B. knew no boundaries – Thought nothing of crossing lines and messing around on neighboring property. I tried every method I could think of to solve the problem- During the winter, seemed B.B. would slow down and was content- But come spring- off and running- reckless, stubborn and defiant.
Short of murder, I could not see light at the end of the tunnel. Daily I saw the destruction, the pitiful victims in B.B.’s way. I sought professional help- and suggestions for B.B. Suggestions to leave all behind- just walk away and start a new life elsewhere were not a solution. On the brink of insanity, early in March of 2012- I nailed down my plans. It was either me or B.B. Eighteen years had taken a toll on both of us. B.B. was not longer beautiful- but straggly and unkempt- lack of self-respect and wandering aimlessly around the property.- I wanted what was mine- what I once had- The mere thoughts of it makes me sad and unable to continue at this time with the saga- I need time to regain my composure. Thank you for understanding . . .
N.A. Booko
(N.A. Booko lives and writes in Chatham County)