Dear R —
For the past two weeks I’ve passed by this wall, felt a jolt of excitement at seeing this shade of green, especially in the morning when the sun shines white like a camera flash that just stays on. I know it’s a rather boring wall, but that color is uplifting in a strange industrial kind of way.
Was it when we confessed our love of chlorophyllic shades that anchored us as friends? I think so. We declared a shared loathing for pastels and the shade of lima beans, but we adore the color of limes, grass, and evergreens. And I think you knew before I even said it that vetiver, that resinous, sweet and earthy grass, is one my favorites, both for its scent and beauty. I think of your green Doc Martins you lent me during my first NYC snow when I had no boots. I think of the grassy shade on the walls in that room in your apartment. To open the door and walk in felt like life was unfolding.
There’s nothing special about this wall, I know. It’s only the exterior of a storage space with a modern pop of color. Hugged up against the cold slate gray, this one is vibrancy. Nothing much to say about it except that colors remind.
