On Thursday we went to the MASS MoCA with some friends who visited from California. This is always an inspiring experience. I enjoyed photographing and taking in the different art projects. One which especially inspired me was an interactive installation by Shaun Leonardo.
You walk…
steadily forward, slowing your steps
once you realize you will have to avert your gaze.
You look…
out the window, wondering how long
you will have to wait this time.
You reach…
across the table, attempting to console
but knowing it may be reason enough
to cause your removal.
You look down…
onto the floor, relishing the lingering impression of the first kiss
but preoccupied with the thought that the second kiss will be your last.
You reach back…
toward the table, checking for your belongings
yet aware you arrived with nothing of value.
You walk…
more closely, unsure of a response
yet acknowledging that the weight of your breath
might be enough to cause harm.
You pause…
intently listening to the unfamiliar sounds
coming through the open window.