Hegira

The string of blue bells tinkled on the café door that windy February night. I hastily stood from my chair, slung my bag over my shoulder, and rushed for the door. Dazedly walking along the crowded sidewalk, I felt a hand on my shoulder. I stopped short and pivoted around.

It was you.

I looked at you blankly. "Yes?"

You stayed silent, just stood there staring at me. Something like distress flickered in your chocolate brown eyes.

"Yes?" I repeated with raised brows.

When again you didn't reply, I shrugged, whirled around and started down the sidewalk again. Without another word or a backward glance. You didn't stop me. So I just kept walking and walking away.

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#DanaDoesHaiku IV

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#DanaDoesHaiku III

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Lifelines

2016 © Dana Eve Valencia

If there's something I've learned over the past few years, it's that building a lasting friendship is not easy. However, if you are authentic, and are willing to open yourself up to others and take the time to invest in friendships, you will most likely find an awesome system of lads and ladies who will meet a number of your needs and make you feel included even though you're used to flying solo. They may be your lifelines one day, and you may be one for them.

#DanaDoesHaiku II

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Sickos.

Yep. We aren't BFFs for nothing.

'Kay, bye! I'mma go hide now.

Happy 4th of July!

2015 © Dana Eve Valencia

“We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it.”

~ William Faulkner