he was an optimist
his barber died
his
barber died
he was an optimist didnt matter
that Milo had been cutting hair longer than hed been alive
Milo cut his hair last why wouldnt he cut it again
an adage he adopted No news is good news
no news was good news
until
it wasnt
the news didnt work its way to
himfind him
he had to go out of his way
missed Milo by a month
Milos granddaughter worked at the
barber shop
he Walked In and stood at the entrance beside
the first chair where Milo cut hair where he kept
his appointment book on a shelf above the counter beside threefour old cardboardbound family
photograph albums
Hello
she had someone in her chair
distracted working with a razor Just a moment please.
Please at your convenience
she excused herself came over
to him
Yes,
how can I help you?
Id like to make an appointment
with Milo This Friday if possible
If possible . . .
I’m sorry, my
grandfather passed away just before Christmas.
tears were out of his eyes before
he could form words
I I My condolences
Youll excuse me he used his body to open the plate glass door
to escape
he was an optimist until optimism was crushed
2311 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Monday, 16 1.
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