Rainbow of Thought

             Saltwater burned into my eyes and mouth, soaking my clothes and the bitter air churned my blood into ice. I gripped the side of the ship in a useless effort to remain steady as I observed my fellow crewmates. Our captain was tied behind the wheel, every muscle in his body straining to keep us afloat as my crewmates struggled to maintain both the rigging and their footing. The crack of lightning was almost comforting when compared with the thrashing waves, but then it was replaced with the vile laugh of the monster who’d put us here. My Father was the King of our world, and for decades he’d fought against the evil Sorcerer. It was as if good and evil, darkness and light, deception and truth, were waging an unending war for power. I left my life as a prince and became a seaman. I found a loyal crew and had sailed with them for years, but then The Sorcerer captured us and locked us in this brutal sea of tears that only my...

Okay so for those of you who don't know, this past week has been quite insane.  On Tuesday, August 29th, my little sister (or as she likes to be called, "younger" sister. Same difference) was taken to the ER by my mom and later taken to Atlanta Children's via ambulance for breathing issues.  The next day was my birthday.  What surprised me was that while people were taking care of my sister and worried about her, I wasn't left in the dark. Now, bdays don't really mean that much to me. I get one every year and quite frankly I just enjoy them 'cause they're an excuse to see friends and eat lots and lots of junk food. Plus, I had planned a bday party that Saturday, so I wasn't missing anything.  But, my church totally remembered both me and my sister. I walked in the building and was swept into a whirl of people all asking how she was and wishing me well. Again, it's not like I attach much emotional importance, but that made me feel very ...