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The Person Behind Me

Forever alone

By Abby Kay MendoncaPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
The Person Behind Me
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My crush, her palm sways.

I mimic hers, eagerly.

She waves to him, oops.

humor

About the Creator

Abby Kay Mendonca

Here to share my voice. I write about the overstated and underappreciated. Also, I love cats.

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  • Rowan Finley about a year ago

    This is fun - thank you for sharing.

  • Been there too a few times, lol! Loved your Senryu!

  • Donna Renee2 years ago

    ooof yes. Just keep waving. No one noticed hahah

  • ARC2 years ago

    Great one, Abby. I feel like I've been both the victim and perpetrator of this almost as many times as a wave has gone off successfully 😂

  • Lamar Wiggins2 years ago

    Lol, always an award moment! Nicely done!

  • Kendall Defoe 2 years ago

    I've done this. Welcome to a very sad club.

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