This morning was no different
- salted wind met sprained metal,
moistened breath sliced by hard edges.
But saline dew softened the unrelenting
iron with reddish-brown blisters.
The man walked through the junkyard
- again reminded of his life,
the corrosion of time, and carelessness.
Around his worn hands curled soft fingers.
His daughter looked up at him,
and he saw hope in her eyes,
remembered why he called her “Apple”.
She, the seed of beauty in his life.
(For my teacher Ramon, who reminds me to write.)
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Mandy de Waal
- + writer + thought activist + journalist Mandy de Waal is a writer and journalist who reports on technology, corruption, business, psychopaths, scams, science, the media sector and whatever else she finds interesting. Back in journalism after spending time in the corridors of corporate greed, de Waal has written for Noseweek, MoneyWeb, ITWeb, Brainstorm, Brandchannel (New York) and a number of other good titles. She now writes for Daily Maverick, iMaverick and Mail & Guardian because it’s the smart thing to do. de Waal has a predilection for good coffee, smart atheists, intelligent writing and well constructed arguments. View de Waal's portfolio. Email Mandy de Waal at mandyd-at-mweb-dot-co-dot-za or mandyldewaal-at-gmail-dot-com.
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Ramon - you are such an inspiration to me in so many ways.
Thanks Chachi... appreciated.
Posted by: Mandy de Waal | Monday, 20 September 2010 at 08:56 PM
This is stunning, Mands. I am humbled. Thank you.
R.
Posted by: Ramonez | Monday, 20 September 2010 at 01:03 PM
Mands. So beautiful. Ramon is my teacher too.
Posted by: Dolce | Monday, 20 September 2010 at 01:09 AM