The people bowed and prayed
"The people bowed and prayed to the neon god they made". In the 60's I didn't fully understand the significance of the lyrics to the song "Sounds of Silence" by Simon and Garfunkel. Over the years, experiences, education and maturity helped develop a political philosophy to respond to the reality behind words such as:
- The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls
- And tenement halls.
Although I consider myself a fairly moral individual, I must confess to a love affair with all things neon. I will get up early to catch the bus to Boston, then the Amtrak train to New York City. I'll wander the city, camera at the ready. I'll often catch some interesting shots during the day, but the fun doesn't begin, for me, until the sun goes down and the neon takes center stage. I stop only for a slice of cheese cake. I've spent a few nights in the Port Authority bus station because I've missed the last bus home.
I plan my strategy during the long train ride. Of course, I'll usually regret not packing a wide angle or fast mid range lens, or a tripod because of my concern to travel light. However, my biggest disappointments are realizing that one of my old friends has been replaced. I shed a few tears for the bald neatnik. His easy sense of self stood in stark contrast to the skinny models we have become to accept as the desired body image. I miss him.
- Old friends,
- Winter companions,
- The old men
- Lost in their overcoats,
- Waiting for the sunset.
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