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In a life dictated by a calendar and a clock, I take a small sense of joy in the moments when I can simply stop.
It's those times when the world has run its course and all that I could sell was bought, that I am happy to look at my friendships and take stock. 154Please respect copyright.PENANAIq4QDYiXcF
I know people on the other side of the world that know my story but only in parts.154Please respect copyright.PENANAJ3zZRPcdDX
In giving them pieces of that story, I am giving pieces of my heart.154Please respect copyright.PENANA3GBJljNsQK
If you were to line the pieces up, you can see that it makes me complete.
That way I am never broken or alone when I have to walk the street.154Please respect copyright.PENANA3Tn6Ji2wxx
There are people out there who are more like wallflowers that treasure the quiet hours.154Please respect copyright.PENANATGutbPMhk7
"You gave yourself the chance to smile today. I'm very happy for you and I wish for good things to come your way."154Please respect copyright.PENANAkJy9yJud3g
Such short catch-ups where a conversation is honest and not fluffed up with trivial stuff.154Please respect copyright.PENANAn8JmkJfiNl
Not having moments to play together hurts on both sides.154Please respect copyright.PENANA1ozuk3WHQt
Having comfort in a shared pain is in a strange way a safety that some friendships provide.154Please respect copyright.PENANALpi6G4lnVa
Everyone takes turns disagreeing with your taste in music, or the car you want to drive.154Please respect copyright.PENANAKlrMUtDQEe
Each taking a turn to laugh, no matter how much everyone wants to cry.154Please respect copyright.PENANARerkk8HbaV
As the conversation ends, you just wonder, "When will we do this again?"154Please respect copyright.PENANA4lb2Q6rCch
Take the days and ways you tell friends how much you care for them.154Please respect copyright.PENANA35D1qnq7rV
Make a point of saying just how much you care, and how much you value them every now and then.154Please respect copyright.PENANAexl2Uj7LiO
I have issues finding people I can trust.154Please respect copyright.PENANAaYcWR7jqq2
This is a horrible way to live, and one that I feel I must.154Please respect copyright.PENANAVNTn2ORsEI
As such, I have learned to open up with a lot of help.154Please respect copyright.PENANAT6rMclHzHJ
Because of their kindness, I grew into a better version of myself.154Please respect copyright.PENANAFBxorYHwvg
I'm still a basket case with a mind and heart that is all over the place, but if running towards the quiet hours is part of the pursuit of happiness, then I am willing to keep up the chase.154Please respect copyright.PENANAQouJeE7mkX