Sculpture by Robert Lorrain

Face to the sun

Rays feel warm 

even in the icy air
While we wear layers
to protect us
These bronze beings
suffer the ravages
of weather and pollution

Secret Bench

I've passed this sculpture many times, 

even photographed it before. 

These two young people sit outside in any weather.

 Today I looked a little closer, 

noticing their expressions.

While he (who holds the apple) 

seems to be coaxing her 

whispering sweet nothings perhaps 

she seems more reticent. 

Playing hard to get? 

Or does she know what happens 

to those who taste the apple? 

They sit here, 

suspended in time 

between youth and adulthood.

More information on the sculpture: http://www.leavivot.com/secret_bench.htm