Bricks, Blood, And Boys Like Me
Sometimes, after watching boys holding boys, shame twisted my gut
July 28, 1969 I leaned against the brick in the alley, smoking my cigarette. Man, I needed a break. Frankie had called on my day off. “We’re short. Can you help?” I didn’t hesitate. I had no plans, not since I was in high school. After that, it became weird to my friends that I didn’t date. I no longer played baseball, so being too busy wasn’t an excuse any more. So, I didn’t mind coming into work. The music playing alway...