Beautiful, Stephen. You've captured a moment that was so palpable at the time, and seems so distant and ephemeral now, like we're all embarrassed to even quite remember it.
I enjoyed reading this. My experience here in Ohio during that time was much different. It oddly makes sense that the true kings and queens of the city would emerge. Loved the following lines the most:
“It was startling to see how those with means immediately abandoned the city. And how the street people remained, suddenly kings and queens of the sidewalks.
Yes, it was such an unusual time. The people were ill were hidden away, though we all knew that thousands had died. The streets became a contemplative paradise for me in the midst of everything.
Beautiful, Stephen. You've captured a moment that was so palpable at the time, and seems so distant and ephemeral now, like we're all embarrassed to even quite remember it.
It was rare moment. Thank you for following it.
I enjoyed reading this. My experience here in Ohio during that time was much different. It oddly makes sense that the true kings and queens of the city would emerge. Loved the following lines the most:
“It was startling to see how those with means immediately abandoned the city. And how the street people remained, suddenly kings and queens of the sidewalks.
Yes, it was such an unusual time. The people were ill were hidden away, though we all knew that thousands had died. The streets became a contemplative paradise for me in the midst of everything.