Sight Words — L.B. Dunbar

I've been waiting for love. I've watched my closest family find their perfect match, and it's made me realize my current boyfriend is not mine. When a stranger comes to town, I'm intrigued, but not ready to give up my newfound freedom. A whirlwind of events throws us into each other's path, where I eventually discover I'm the teacher of his youngest sister. Concerned about Amaryllis' reading, I take on the role of mentor to her. Soon I learn a lesson or two from big brother, Leon Ramirez. In a push and pull, we struggle as we each have demons in our past. A smart girl would never stay in a bad relationship. A gang member could never want more from his life. Stereotypes remain false words. As I learn to fight for love, I find that words do matter. Sometimes they can hurt more than sticks and stones.