Mystery Love.

Does he?
I do.
Do I stand out.
Out of the blue?
Exchanging looks.
Yander and through.
The way I see it.
The boy makes the first move.
Or at least that's what mother taught me.
Young ladies have nothing to prove.
Father set his curfew.
9:00 P.M. sharp.
Now young lady don't you stay late.
After dark.
You hear.
Yes father.
Loud and clear.
I'm just going out.
With my girlfriends.
Let me know.
When your outing ends.
Have fun.
Here's a ten.
I was his gem.
His all.
His number on speed dial.
Quick to press call.
Father never knew.
Sister'd never tell.
Momma knew best.
Best she knew well.
Yander passed the meadow.
Surrounded by maple trees.
Lying on a cluster.
Of maple leaves.
Filling all of a young ladies.
Desperate needs.
Wildest dreams.
He gave me the world.
And in my wound.
Six months and counting.
A baby girl.
Her name was Cheyenne Reese.
His name remain unknown.
Daddy told me.
Now that you're big.
You think you're grown.
You ain't nothin' but a floosey.
That's all your stomach's shown.
Heavy set.
And balloon blown.
We're not supporting you.
You're on your own.
That boy done got you knocked up.
You're the only one.
That's big and ruff.
All over some make believe love.
Then you got screwed over.
Where'd the good-for-nothin' run?
Daddy couldn't let it go.
Momma never spoke.
Little sister.
Took it as a joke.
Walkin' barefooted.
And cravin' peanut butter.
With the sack.
On my back.
With my belongings.
Packed up.
And hittin' the road.
Shit outta luck.
And twelve years young.
Stuck.
Where to go from here?
Nowhere's I fear.
Practically illiterate.
Speakin' wise.
The sun sure was piercin'.
Outside.
I'm a thinkin'.
I'll catch a ride.
At the corner of Lilac St.
It's the least someone.
Could offer me.
Not that they owe me anything.
Just look at me.
I hitched a ride.
From a familiar face.
He asked me.
Where abouts I stayed.
I replied not a place.
Well you can come stay with me.
If that's okay?
Sure enough it was.
I got to his house.
All cozy and stout.
The air conditioner vent whispered.
As I walked about.
I like your place.
It's just my style.
May I stay here.
For a while?
I won't be a bother.
You won't even know I'm here.
Just ti'll I get back on my feet.
What do you say.
Pretty please?
Alright, deal.
But you're gonna help.
Pay them bills.
Yessir, indeed.
What's your name anyhow?
Mam' call me Lancer.
That's all you need to know.
And you name is...?
Sydney Reese my good sir'.
I fell in love.
From that point on.
I was about to have a baby.
Was that so wrong?
The due date came.
And she was beautiful.
I had to leave him.
Because a baby to a stranger.
Isn't suitable.
On the way out my door.
With Cheyenne at the daycare.
And my bags in my hands.
He walked in.
And wouldn't have it.
He'd be the man.
He kissed my kneck.
And cherished me sweet.
Looked into my eyes.
Ocean deep.
And spoke.
I'm glad again we could meet.
As if the first time wasn't enough.
I was hooked.
In love.
But I had to leave my darlin'.
For I was a mere boy.
I didn't know what I'd do.
So I figured I'd run.
Mystery Love.