Dapper

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This jaunty derby

was an essential part

of this young man’s daily outfit

for school for a time.

We artistic types recognize

what courage it takes and what it costs

to be so different in this world.

This tiny picture fragment from long ago

becomes a testament to childhood’s beautiful, original spirit.

Dorothy Perry documents childhood at all ages. Contact her to photograph a loved one here. Consider yourself a loved one, too.