Yesterday as a friend and I strolled through 42nd street and took a seat in Bryant Park we could not help but notice this beautiful scene. Out of all the gorgeous trees, people and architecture that Manhattan had to offer us, this was by far thee most beautiful thing that I laid eyes on. A father dining in the park with his infant child. I wish this could have been made into a painting because I'd surely place it in my room. Not to be bias or anything but what made this even more beautiful was the fact that this duo was Black. It's not because I'm Black or anything but it's because the odds are always against black men. Often times we see Black mothers with their sons or daughters and we can't help but think that the father may be out of the picture. This image inspired us. We talked about our future lives and hoped that this could be our husband. Not baby father....husband. Is this possible? Melissa thinks that in today's society it's too much to ask for. But I'd have to beg to differ. Maybe I'm living in a fantasy world but I cannot imagine having a husband who is any different from this man in the picture. In the sense that he is responsible and caring. I don't know his past, present, or future but what matters is that he is taking care of business with someone who should matter the most. Having a husband who would take our children to the park or bring me lunch at work or wisk me away spontaneously is all that I ask for. Is it too much?
It can't be.
It can't be.
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