Stories tagged “wonder”
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That Song
It’s one of those songs. The kind that makes your heart melt a little. The kind that makes you kind of sad. The kind that makes you… wonder. The kind that makes you smile that small, sad smile. You know the one. It makes you wonder about bi...
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Out There
“What do you mean that’s all I can see?”, Margaret demanded. “That’s it. Well, not entirely, but yes, that is all you can see.”, replied Dave. “But how? It’s space. How big could it be?” “Very...
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Maybe
Maybe sometimes you give me butterflies. Maybe sometimes you make me so, so happy and giddy I could smile on and on and on. Maybe you make me want to hug you, and never, ever let go. Maybe I really really want to tell you. Maybe I don’t know how....
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Thoughts...
I want to feel that joy that comes from your embrace. The sun coming in from the parted curtains warming my face as I lie in your arms. Thinking of the times we’ve spent together and the times we’ve yet to see. Imagining our future, so...
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She is but a blind mute, and I a ghost
The thrum of the diesel engines mixes with the hiss of hydraulics as the rolling carapace allows passengers into its warmth. She steps in on the third stop since my own boarding. She doesn’t return the smile from the operator as she pays her dues...
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Not Entirely Naughty Haiku
That girl, over there I look, I dream, I wonder What she likes doing
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A City of Owls
As earth revoles around the sun people move on the surface all around. When I grow older I wish that planet earth will revolve slower; just so I can gaze at the stars a little more. The thing is I’m not a species called the human race. These huma...
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That Hole in Your Chest
When you do get to see each other again, let the pain subside for that time. Really enjoy it. It doesn’t matter if they want you to be there, or if they even say a word to you. Be prepared to get that look a few times. Get ready for a few moments...
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Three Simple Words
Sometimes I just sit here and wonder… How often do you think about me? How much do you love me? Are you even the same person you were when we embarked on this journey? Why are you so distant? Why can’t you be more understanding? Have you ev...
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connections
I stood there staring at the stars and waited for them to align for me. For things to magically come together and work out. Why is it that we reflect the most when we don’t get what we want or lose something we wanted to keep in our lives forever...
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Lovely Girl
“Daddy?” a little voice asks into the developing morning. “Yes, honey?” a deep baritone answers. “Can I come see you?” A smile spreads across the father’s lips. “Sure, baby girl.” The pitter patter ...
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Illicit Love in a Time of Knights
“I’m not built for this,” he says. “Oh we both know how your built,” she teases, tugging at the belt he’s trying to pull back up. “You know what I mean,” he chides, though she knows the comment felt good ...
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Wonder
It makes you wonder. Don’t know what i’m talking about yet? Of course you do. The reason is different for me. The reason is different for you. But it still makes you wonder. “What are you talking about?” Don’t ask me. I...
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Premonition
He awoke with a start, and came to realize he was sitting at his desk. Looking around him, everything seemed so… Familiar… Upon closer inspection of the classroom, he noticed that one kid to his left folding a paper plane. Fold down, to the...
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An Angel Lights the Dark Path of Their Dreams
Someone told me You had caroled solely But that you weren’t lonely Only that you went undoubtedly Without a one and only who wholly Understands your soul’s song and story Under drifts of snow you stand A candle held with both hands on the ...
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The piano playing demon.
I was hovering over the large man’s shoulder, affixed on his lanky fingers playing friskily over the keys. It was a piece by Frederic Chopan called Etude Op. 25, No. 12, he later told me. He played it so beautifully, the result of his whole lifet...
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The Forest Benches
The train sped by faster than any other train on the rails that day. A station stood erect on either sides of the tracks, for the exiting and entering passengers. Forest green benches lined the walkway for the excessivley tired or the excessivley eager...
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Serendipity
Wondering what was life changing about graduating, besides moving since Madeline couldn’t stand it at home, she would stay out in search of something, not knowing what it was. She started getting to know her older sisters friends, sitting out cha...
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The Making of a Musical Genius
All you could hear was flipping through paper. It sounded like the shuffle of a casino deck of cards. His eyes never wandered from this magical thing. He laughed. Sitting quietly on a bed for hours. Nothing but wonder in his eyes. As his senses heighte...
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wonder why
You wonder why you’re not happy, You wonder why you have no clue. You wonder why the sky is blue, when oceans deep are darker than you. You wonder if the grass is greener, but you never question the gravel being smoother. You’re sure the wo...