Five Years Too Late

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Five Years Too Late

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Abstract

When I was five, Mom and Dad took my little brother to the city for kindergarten and left me in a mountain village with my grandfather, who had dementia.

Before they left, Dad told me to take care of Grandpa, watch the house, and protect the yard.

Mom said I was the older brother, so I had to be sensible.

They said that once they made enough money, they'd bring me to the city too.

I didn't want to let go. I clung to Mom's leg and begged through tears, "Mom, please. I don't want to be separated from you."

My tears and snot smeared across her expensive dress.

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