inspiration.

every time i find myself in central library
which isn't often
i always pass this old photograph that makes me
want to press on

two black men, after graduation
peabody lawn
in the 1950's
surrounded by their mothers
and sisters wearing box hats
and frilled dresses

and it makes me think
that if they can do it
during the worst of times
i should be able
in the best of times

and every time i walk past that photo
general logic seems a little less
difficult