Thanks for the biographical update. I remember sharing a room with another undergrad. The room was small and our single beds were together. My room mate was studying Spanish language and literature. We were in our beds. We were simply summarising our day before sleep. Although he was straight, he was deeply moved by Lorca's poetry. "I wa…
Thanks for the biographical update. I remember sharing a room with another undergrad. The room was small and our single beds were together. My room mate was studying Spanish language and literature. We were in our beds. We were simply summarising our day before sleep. Although he was straight, he was deeply moved by Lorca's poetry. "I want to tell you a poem. I think you will appreciate it more than my other friends." He recited from memory in the dark. He translated the poems for me. I wept, He reached to take my hand and gave it a squeeze. It was still illegal to do any gaystuff. I felt understood and I interpreted his gesture as fraternal love and unspoken acceptance.
Thanks for the biographical update. I remember sharing a room with another undergrad. The room was small and our single beds were together. My room mate was studying Spanish language and literature. We were in our beds. We were simply summarising our day before sleep. Although he was straight, he was deeply moved by Lorca's poetry. "I want to tell you a poem. I think you will appreciate it more than my other friends." He recited from memory in the dark. He translated the poems for me. I wept, He reached to take my hand and gave it a squeeze. It was still illegal to do any gaystuff. I felt understood and I interpreted his gesture as fraternal love and unspoken acceptance.
So beautiful and touching, Ray. Thank you for sharing!