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
October 2, 2016:
Tall and lithe, tastefully sexy black workdress like Pebbles.
Natural light-up smile as she greets new diners.
Swaying playfully to the muzak when work is slow: a hostess naturally hospitable.
TSA in red vest, cheerful, round in a healthy way.
Black curls, ID badge, smile.
Eventually she greets the same public as the Hostess.
Who leaves now in leather jacket, black on black,
her tall thin beau in dreads escorting her,
Saturday night, out to the town.