Phoenix Jackson is making what for her is a long, arduous journey to a medical clinic to get some medicine for her son. Though an old lady who can only walk with the assistance of a cane, Phoenix regularly makes the whole journey on foot from her home out in the sticks to the city of Natchez, Mississippi.
After what seems like an eternity, and after experiencing a number of mini-adventures, Phoenix finally rocks up at the clinic. When she waddles through the door the first thing she sees is a document stamped with a gold seal in a gold frame, hanging up on the wall. We must assume that this is some kind of medical diploma, a sign of the doctor's professional credentials. It matches the dream hung up in Phoenix's head. The old lady has a vivid imagination, and she's forever day-dreaming. But thankfully this doesn't prevent her from carrying out the important task of obtaining medicine for her son.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
What or who did Phoenix Jackson see first as she entered the doctors office?
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