DILAPIDATED DUMP WHICH THRIVED WITH QUEER ACTIVITY

 

This is the dilapidated shipyards on the Hudson River near Christopher Street. I never hung out here, but passed by it many times. Queer folks hung out here, particularly on weekends. It was one place where gays, lesbians, queens, and trans people could be themselves. 

Many didn't feel safe in their neighborhoods. Others were kicked out of their homes. At night, this place could be dangerous. Sometimes drugs were used. Some folks drowned having fallen ithrough the rotting planks and into the river. The old buildings are gone now.

I say to myself that people came to this dump just to live their reality. To them it was worth it. During this pride month, I paid homage to them. Whoever is still living, I pay honor to you.