Permission


Emma Sheppard





EVENT: they told him but he can’t remember; he told me but I’m still not sure

DATE OF EVENT: tomorrow; he swears it’s tomorrow.



BEGINNING TIME: he’s three hours behind now; it’s all in the past now  

ENDING TIME: as long as it lasts; as long is it doesn’t end in disaster

 

I give permission for my child parent: to go to the bookstore, to go to temple, to leave, to return, to stay safe. How will I know that he’s safe?

you don’t have to ask every time. I know you will ask every time. Someone else could be in charge like this. How did I get to be in charge like this?

with: the ones who take pity, the ones who don’t know, the ones who think there should be more, Who don’t know how we’re trying. Who are trying just the same. 

I understand that transportation will be provided by not me; I’m too far away

During the event, I can be reached at I will wake up when the phone rings. Will I wake up when the phone rings?

In the event that you are unable to contact me, please contact: 

Emergency Contact Name: there’s no one else

Emergency Contact Phone: there’s no one else


He is my parent and I am his guardian and all you asked for was a signature and this is what you got.


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