Claire MacDonagh
Last night I visited with a friend that was like a brother to me
His legs no longer function because he’s paralyzed
When he made the decision to jump off a high rise building
He did not want to live
I desperately want him to live and be my brother
I want to surf with him again
He wants this too, but doesn’t know if it’s possible
I told him we would surf again
Because I will be there to help him
Last night I cried because he’ll never walk again
Then I smiled because he’s alive
His life will be more difficult
I will be by his side
We will be brothers again
Claire MacDonagh is a narrative nonfiction writer and southern California native. She is an extrovert, giggler, and occasional introvert. When the outside temperatures call for it she loves to hike in the desert.