BURNS MY
SOUL by D. M. Larson of Freedrama.net (Adapted from the play MEDEA)
MEDEA
Oh my children, you have still a city and a home, where you
can live far from me and my sad life. You will live your lives, apart
from your mother forever; I must go away. I will no longer feel the joy
you bring me. I will not to get to see your happiness, the great
happiness of your marriage, your bride, or your wedding. I'm a victim of
my own selfishness. So was there no point to raising you as my sons. Did
I suffer for nothing? The cruel suffering of giving birth to you.
Before I had hope, hope that you would care for me in my old age and be there
for my death, laying me to rest with your loving hands. But even this
dream is gone. I must face a life of bitterness and sorrow without you.
Your eyes will never see your mother again. Why do you look at me that way,
children? Why smile such sweet smiles? What am I going to do? I don't
have the heart to do what I want to do when I see the happiness in your eyes. I
want to take you with me. Why should I hurt you only to hurt your father?
No, no, I will not do it. But how can I let my enemies escape punishment.
I must do it. There's no other way. I can't let my feelings for you get
in the way.
I will not fail. My heart begs me not to do it and let the
children go. Spare them. They give me comfort when I am so far away,
won't they? No, never will I hand over my children to them. They
must die. I gave them life; now I will take it away myself. Their
fate is sealed and there is no escape. Now I will say good-bye.
My children, let your mother kiss you. You are so dear
to me. You are such beautiful children and I want your happiness.
But your father wants to take that from you. It's bittersweet holding you
one last time. I will miss you. Go, leave me; I cannot look at you. My
sadness overwhelms me. I finally understand the awful thing I am to do; but I
burn inside and it's hard to think... hard to be logical... hard to be
reasonable... when my anger burns my soul.
END
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