Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Recipient:
Kahlil @ the Denver Botanic Gardens
He was sitting on a bench with an older lady, sketching in the shade, and glimpsing what he had created literally stopped me in my tracks. The beauty and delicacy just cracked me open. I had to go over and say something. They said thanks, and the lady added, "Oh, I guess I'm kind of used to it," which I took to mean that since his drawings are a fact of life for her, she forgets how other people react to them. We wished each other good day, and I kept walking. My intention was to leave the garden but my mind was snagged on that sketchbook. I sat down and wrote out the award.
When I went back to the bench, they were gone.
Well, that's that. Maybe I will just take a picture of the award and leave it in the garden somewhere. Hopefully the Universe will carry the energy of the message to him, wherever he is.
However, Serendipity was on the job, and I spotted them on my way toward the exit. Flagged them down and brought them up to speed. The lady was nice enough to introduce us and Kahlil let me take a picture of his drawing.
He wants to get into Denver School of the Arts someday.
Kahlil, I hope that happens for you.
And if not, I hope you will continue to create art for yourself, for as long as it continues to bring you alive.
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