Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Edward Hopper Inspired

Edward Hopper Inspired

         Ever since he was fifteen his dad has had him working the family gas station. His father was tough man, always telling him to keep the place clean, making sure he was always doing his work. As the young fifteen year old grew into his twenties he watched as all his friends left for college and left him and the town behind and forgotten. But of course he stayed because his dad was sick. One of the things his father told him was to always stop what you're doing when the wind blows, stop just for a second and breath in the air and take in your surroundings. 
       With his dad passed he officially took over the family business. To this day he still keeps the place in perfect shape personally cleaning each pump nightly. But really it was just an excuse to be outside on the nice summer nights. And every time there is a strong breeze and the trees are shaken or the long grass is blown over he will always stop and take it in. He knows his father is still there watching over him.

1 comment:

  1. This is beautiful, Lexi--such powerful advice and imagery. Very nice.

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