Thursday, July 5, 2012

Freedom


            I had to work on Independence Day, so much for freedom. I played a gig in Venice. The usual suspects were there. Tree Man and the others. I didn’t get a chance to see many fireworks. After my gig I took a stroll on the beach. It must have been about eleven o’clock. I was walking on the sand heading toward the water when I saw a flying butterfly in the sky. It exploded beautifully in the distance. I love fireworks. It’s a nice contrast to the dark sky.
I happened to have a harmonica in my pocket. It’s a long story. I’ll save you the details. I started to play it as walked toward the water. There was nobody on the beach. It was dark and empty. Perfect. I thought this would make a great movie. A man playing the harmonica on an empty beach. I started blow the harp real load. I was just playing any old thing. It didn't matter. I was alone.
            I made it to the water. The ocean was calm. I bent down and touched it with my hand. I stepped back and took a look around. Ahh, freedom.  

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