an unfamiliar scene

how quickly one forgets.
so yesterday, i was walking home from fairway, right around 125 and morningside. this girl is walking beside me, talking on her phone. she’s a very white black girl, if you know what i mean. talking to someone about the degree she’s working towards. we pass by a UPS man, and she says, “hey, brother.” he says “hey” back. then she looks at me, and says “hi there.” “hi.” and then “welcome.” the only thing i could think to reply was, “thanks.” and i kept walking. and she kept talking on her phone. welcome to harlem?