We were walking toward the fountain, the epicenter of activity, when an older couple stopped and openly observed us.

Robert enjoyed being noticed, and he affectionately squeezed my hand.

 'Oh, take their picture,' said the woman to her bemused husband, 'I think they're artists.'

'Oh, go on,' he shrugged. 'They're just kids.'

-  Patti Smith (& Robert Mapplethorpe) -

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