ENG (02/27/08) Post B

ENG (02/27/08) Post B

The Book of Lost Things...
...by John Connolly

Dear Rose,


Congratulations, for having your first child, and I hope for your happiness in your marriage. It must have been hard for you to live with David, who still can't forget her mom, and tries to do things that would hurt your heart. I don't know what to say, especially I've never been a mom before (laugh). But then I would like to say, from the point of a child like David, that what adults think are wron most of the time, especially about children. As I grow up, I try to remember as many things as possible about me and my childhood, so that when I become an adult I would be able to think and understand other childrens' mind too.

David lost his mother and there is no one for him. His father, who calls himself a busy man, never really tries to listen to him, or understand what is going on in his son's mind. One of ways which he shows his indifference for David is the marriage, Rose. The marriage with you, and the appearance of a new brother, Georgie, are a lot for David, who just lost his mother and probably needs more time than that. That was something that all of us should keep in mind that we are too underestimating the emotional depth of children. That sometimes feel few times more than what we feel... probably hurt more too.

I've once hurt myself too, when I was younger than now, and I couldn't express my feelings to anyone because few of many people never understood me. Few of many. It doesn't take much people to set a standard in one child's mind. They are that young and inexperienced that when they experiece sadness, they'll never do such thing to make them sad again. David, whom I believe had been hurt by his father, and presence of you, Rose, is now closing his gate of mind.
When he cries, he will cry no more out loud. He will do it only in his world. There is nothing Rose, for you to fix this situation. Maybe listen to him more. I think when you talked about your Uncle, who dissapeared in a young age, was actaully good talk with David. David will open his mind hopefully, and you too, Rose, will be able to know children more through dealing with David.

Tina