one day this man came. he said i thought you would like to know this. i said okay tell me. he began this complicated story. i was distracted. i tried to focus. my mind was somewhere else -- on the passing cars and autumn breeze. i felt bad. he looked expectant. i asked if that was all. i am a young boy i said. i don't always understand everything. i am still trying to place myself in the world. in the cars and passing breezes. he looked distracted. pay attention i said. i am a young boy.

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photo by randy leonard