"A Guide to Usage: Racket"

1. Noun 1

an object consisting

of a net

fixed tightly

to an oval frame

with a long handle

used in various sports

for hitting

a ball

Was it anger? A form of rage directed only at you, to please you. I hit the ball against the wall kaboom kaboom kaboom practicing until I was perfect. Would you love me if I wasn't? I played until my wrist could not bare to repeat the function once more. I played for love, not fear. The rage would erupt through the object onto the garage door, releasing all tension. Was it my therapy?

1. Noun 2

a

loud

annoying

noise

It felt as if thunder was clapping, so loud I could not move. I was stuck. These thoughts roaming my head, the walls closing in. I was stuck. Tears rolled down my cheeks as my heart pounded pounded as if it wanted me to scream. All I could do was cry. I was not perfect. The noise I heard was fear, I was not perfect. “What's wrong? Are you ok? It's ok!”, they chattered. This noise repeated itself. I needed it to stop. I needed my therapy.