FORTUNE GREEN 70GG 13 323

The shed smelt its cleanest

with the horses moved

to another stable

The cleaners had done their best

and the light had flown in perfectly

to reveal the hope

that rested on the left side of his face

Antwon could see the glee in his eye,

though he hadn’t been smiling

to show for it

He didn’t have to

The glint of hazel in

the deep brown pools of his eyes

had made Antwon feel this could work

but he had to stop letting

the feeling of doubt,

or pessimism,

tug on his lower half

This optimism would be their fortune

They both laughed when he almost tripped

over the stacked cans of turquoise

He held Antwon, and could hear

his smile open before the laughter;

as a star would sparkle close to one’s ear,

he imagined

They would start painting by the time

the sun sat at their waists