Graham

Graham Harris LESTER 11/ 17/ 10  I was walking back from the grocery store, on Gibb street, when I came across the Vacant Lot. Except this time, it wasn’t vacant.There were people in their, planting a garden. I went over and read a sign, written by some man named Sam. It said, GIBB STREET GARDEN WATER PROBLEM. Any kid under 12 who has the best idea to solve it, wins $20.00!!! “Gibb street garden? Hmmmm,” I said. I went home, put the food away, and then went back to the garden. I walked along the windy brick path, that runs through the garden. Then i noticed that there were people from all around the world in this one place**.** Vietnamese, Romanian, Guatemalan, Mexican, and Indian. I found a place to dig, right next to an Indian man named Amir. I loved gardening, It reminded me of when I was a little boy, back in Jamaica. I had just moved to cleveland, after i graduated from Chancellor University.The next day I talked to Amir. I'd noticed that not many people talk to him, so we became good friends. It was nice to have an actual conversation with someone, I hadn't since College.  The next day well I was planting Callaloo, like i did back in jamaica, a little boy drove by the garden and shouted to his mom, " Mommy, why is that guy waring a funny hat?" He was making fun of my rasta hat. Before I could leave, everyone in the garden started starring at me, as i f i'd just broken out of prison and shot someone. I slowly walked away, back to my house. The next day i went to the garden, leaving my rasta hat behind. When i got there, I started growing more Callaloo, and started talk'n to Amir. I asked how the garden was started. Amir pointed to a vietnamese girl, around age 9, and said " you see her? she planted 6 lima beans one day and that set off a chain reaction." I thought "maybe 1 little thing can make a difference...." Then Amir brought it up, "Lester.... where's your rasta hat?" he asked. "Ummmm.." I answered. " Are you not waring it 'cus of that KID?" He asked again. "It doesn't matter what other people think of you! Be yourself and don't let anyone change you because of your appearance."  The next day, I wore my rasta hat. media type="custom" key="7577859"