We talked about soccer, Mandela,
crime, work and crutches. My first
reaction was to just leave, just hand
over the money and run. Ease my
conscience in the Western way. But
this lonely man needed someone to
talk to. I nodded and laughed, gave a
little friendship under the bridge. But
still I ran off. Excusing myself,
saying I needed to work.
I’ve said that so many times.
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