Blues Singer

Initially, I was going to entitle this, "street musician". But I

decided that Musician was enough. I have known this man for years,

althought I never bothered to get his name; shame on me! He plays a

lively blues repertoir on a corner in Greektown, Detroit MI. He

plays in the cold of winter and the heat of the summer. I dont know

where he lives, althought considering he is there almost daily,

playing for a few dollar bills, I would surmise he probably does not

have a sprawling home in the suburbs. Within a few yards of him lies

a church, several thriving restaurants and a casino. Lots of money

and yet... And me?... I ask to take his photograph with equipment

that cost "a pound and a crown", yet this dear soul must sing for a

few dollars. Makes me wonder where my priorities are as well as

those of our nation; millions of dollars around him, yet he has none.

The next time I am there, I will ask him his name...