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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. 153Please respect copyright.PENANASYramK2exZ
I know people on the other side of the world that know my story but only in parts.153Please respect copyright.PENANA205zEklXXT
In giving them pieces of that story, I am giving pieces of my heart.153Please respect copyright.PENANAJMxhvEbNM0
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.153Please respect copyright.PENANA8WlaJqDbqc
There are people out there who are more like wallflowers that treasure the quiet hours.153Please respect copyright.PENANASp6O7dYjO7
"You gave yourself the chance to smile today. I'm very happy for you and I wish for good things to come your way."153Please respect copyright.PENANAnxQeNpiBCp
Such short catch-ups where a conversation is honest and not fluffed up with trivial stuff.153Please respect copyright.PENANA0h12jb7vWL
Not having moments to play together hurts on both sides.153Please respect copyright.PENANAWYmVtEncwO
Having comfort in a shared pain is in a strange way a safety that some friendships provide.153Please respect copyright.PENANAu77qddGjsz
Everyone takes turns disagreeing with your taste in music, or the car you want to drive.153Please respect copyright.PENANAxVOtFU0NYw
Each taking a turn to laugh, no matter how much everyone wants to cry.153Please respect copyright.PENANAW0vB6b9EwX
As the conversation ends, you just wonder, "When will we do this again?"153Please respect copyright.PENANArq4j6tBJjC
Take the days and ways you tell friends how much you care for them.153Please respect copyright.PENANAAzbw0p00Ts
Make a point of saying just how much you care, and how much you value them every now and then.153Please respect copyright.PENANAgLLNSbwCdS
I have issues finding people I can trust.153Please respect copyright.PENANAacvhOdsFFv
This is a horrible way to live, and one that I feel I must.153Please respect copyright.PENANALma0Tz6QDl
As such, I have learned to open up with a lot of help.153Please respect copyright.PENANAkPwZ0cE8O8
Because of their kindness, I grew into a better version of myself.153Please respect copyright.PENANAJC6nFlfcP5
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.153Please respect copyright.PENANAcVlut1cXZZ