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Cornell
This is Cornell. Look at his outfit.
He told me he is originally from North Carolina.
He came to New York in 1962 after he got into a little trouble. He lived upstate for a while…I automatically thought jail because of the way he said it: They sent me upstate and when I got out my Mom helped me get a small place in the Bronx. Now I live in Harlem.
Cornell
I was in a rush to get back to work. I was crossing the street and behind me was this elderly man. We were the only two crossing the street. I saw him with his pin-stripe suit, converse sneakers and short brim hat and ran ahead to get a picture of him…why did I do that?
Well, he turned out to be a peddler. After I told him I was a photographer and told him my name I proceeded to say my farewell but he wasn’t done.
How about treating me to a soda or something?
I wasn’t surprised…okay, I was a little. Why is he dressed up begging? I thought, but I told him, I guess I could treat him.
Near us was a little street vendor where I could buy him food.
Cornell
Cornell smiling with the snack I brought him. I felt compelled to buy him something since I took so many pictures of him- without asking him if I could in the first place.
Indeed Pippy and Justa Happy
Today was such a great day for me, despite the few mean people I met on my way.
Today was such a gorgeous day outside, despite the brisk breeze in the night.
Today was such a joyous day for me, despite the chains that tried to lock around me.
Today was such a God-given day, despite the corrupted world.
Today God surprised me with more of his presence then I even asked for.
Today God poured out his spiritual blessing on me and made me full and free.
I had no idea that I felt like a caterpillar until God gave me wings and gave me his beauty.
And the beautiful thing about today is God promise more and better days on the way.
So flowers get ready to bloom and devil be prepared to move cause when God gets ready
YOU got to MOVE and I’ll just Groove
“Caterpillars came from everywhere. Everywhere were caterpillars. One day they just piped up and left“.
Deacon Glassgow
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