Personal Narrative: Spoon River Changed My Life

Spoon River, a small little town full with people who are seen in the light and dark. Unfortunately, I came from a family who was seen in the dark within the public eyes. Yes, growing in in the south, during the 40’s and where seeing cows and farmers was the norm, came with racial situations because both of my parents, Lisa and Marvin Smith, were African Americans educational teachers. My home was very small but was full with love because of my parents were at a point, in their life, where nothing on the outside mattered more than showing each other love, support and raising me to have strength and be prepared for the outside. Growing up was difficult because I wasn’t able to play in certain parks, water fountains and even walking on a different side of the streets. As a child, I couldn’t really understand the reason behind …show more content…
I started to ask him about wedding dates and he use to always give me the cold shoulder. Is this the same man I falled in love with or has he change?, Questions started to unravel as we started to sleep in separate areas in our home. He began spending more time with Annabelle more than me. My mother warned me about “not allowing any of my close friends too close to my man” but I trusted her with everything. Annabelle had to leave town and this gave me an opportunity to confront Herbert because a woman’s intuition never lies. He denied it. Once Annabelle return to the village, my life took a left turn. I came home to an empty home and a fiancee who done left with her. Eight years down the drain and I thought this was a family trend but it wasn’t. I was blinded by love and allowed him to seek attractive from a so-called friend.

My message from the grave to every little girl out there is to love yourself before someone else. It don’t mean to be selfish but more aware. Everyone in this world are not meant to be granted the friendship role. Own your voice and once that happens, love will come knocking. Be