#24

We talk about

her braids

our boos

rent

composting

what it’s like

to move in with people

sunglasses

double bagging

grocery store plastic bags

and repurposing them.

We talk about

what she’s doing for

Pride

and what I’m doing for

Pride

maybe I’ll see you at Pride Ball.

We hug

and as we part ways

she says.

Be careful.

I say,

You too.

You too.

I walk out the door

turn around before I exit

and we smile at each other.

the

weight

of this

moment

.

.

.

.

.

On a warm summer Friday

in Greenpoint

my skin is chilled

stands on end

for the next several blocks

anticipating

Pride

to celebrate

to remember

Our people.

Have fun.

Be Careful.

<3