The car I was following down Perkins had obviously failed it's emissions test. Before I could get my windows rolled up I was enveloped in a dark foul smelling shroud. I drew in my breath, but too late! It sunk into my lungs and tears came to my eyes! For moments Louisiana no longer was. Driving with my mum to piano lessons through San Jose traffic, children on the corner. Bussing to school early in the morning. Walking the narrow streets of the bustling downtown.
I10 and Siegen. The Monday before my dad left we traveled that way. It was wretched. I had never felt so oppressed by weather, and circumstance, or so intimidated by driving in my entire recollection. Today I drove through there and sinking pricked my viscera.
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