I teetered between two lives when I saw you, between presque and déjà vu, almost and already seen by you. This moment a multiverse of who I had been and who I was becoming, of knowing and not knowing you.
On the crowded street corner, you were phosphorescent. A pulsating neon arrow crooked like the crescent moon hung over you. You, leaning on the railing. You, hypnotizing. You, you, you.
We smiled until our faces hurt. A Riesling and a Coors Light in a restaurant - the name we never remember. A night that went on, goes on, still, forever.
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Comments (5)
This is so romantic, in a very unforced and real way. Love it, Ava. Great entry!
I can relate to that, the neon sign. How are others not dazzled by the sight of you? How come they just move around as if they aren't acutely aware of you?
This is so cute! Well done :)
This is a song! A beautiful, sweet song. The writing is so lyrical! 😍❤️❤️
This was so sweet, a perfect description of a beginning