Jacob Lawrence, The Migration of the Negro No. 12. The
railroad stations were at times so over-packed with people leaving that special guards had to be called
in to keep order. (1941)
Mark's Pages
July 24, 2016:
Gray-haired couple, quiet slow voices, African-American.
In their speech you hear amusement and affection and respect.
Sitting together facing the window, watching planes on the tarmac.
Gray-stubble man, thick glasses, thick headphones, thin gray legs with insect bites bare across three seats.
Eyes closed, napping: long wait.
Thin gray woman with false teeth, head back, laughing.
Talking about Snapchat.
