I’m so sorry, 10-year-old Emilia.

I remember when you woke up the
morning after and went into your
parents’ bedroom and asked 
them who won and your 
mom gave you a
tight hug. 
I remember when you sat on the
itchy rainbow carpet
and your
runny nose dripped onto your
upper lip
and your friends all held each other the
day he was sworn in.

I’m so sorry that it’s 
happening all over again.

I’m so sorry.