Uproot

Submitted to Where I'm At
Last Hot on 25 Jun 2009 in Where I'm At

by Nick Chapman

Uploaded 19 May 2007 — 18 favorites

© Nick Chapman

i lived in this house for a little more than 3 years as a boy; just my mother and i. it is located in the center of town, across from a park and a public swimming pool. nearly every remaining memory i have of my childhood is centered around this house, in this town. when i drive by it today, i feel like i've been punched in the stomach. i have spent my entire adult life trying to escape this house -- this small town -- yet the house still stands, mocking me.

5 responses

  • Daniel Martinez

    Daniel Martinez said (3 Dec 2007):

    Intense emotion. I can totally relate to your description. Very effective work---a work with purpose, with meaning-----worthwhile. Great job!
    You have inspired me to go on a calamity tour of my own.
    Stay tuned.
    Daneo

  • Aggie

    Aggie gave props (30 Jan 2008):

    A powerful photo to go along with a powerful story.

  • Jerad DeBoard

    Jerad DeBoard said (9 Feb 2008):

    I think sometimes the more inanimate an object is the more easily to personify it. Amazing photo & story

  • Eric Politzer

    Eric Politzer   gave props (16 Dec 2008):

    great POV

  • Gloria Childers

    Gloria Childers   gave props (27 Apr 2009):

    No matter how hard you try to get away..you are part of the house and the house is part of you.

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