27 Dec 2013

Inspired by Ben Shahn

Inspired by Ben Shahn:

"I'd forgotten by then. Even their names. I was about 7 I guess. Lived round the corner from them. They'd play each day after school. No matter what happened at school too: a whipping or whooping or an ever-what, they never didn't stop to play on that swing. They'd scream like they was running out of fun; like they was squeezing the last drop outta fun before the night came and put the lights out. But like I say, by that time I'd forgot - I was long gone. Some man from the city gave me the address of his friend and says, "He'll see you right kid". Said I'll make all the money I need and never have to worry again. I'm about 15 now, and I'm still looking for him. Even in the trash where I sometimes get food. But I remember those girls, on that swing, and how they twirl".