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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. 155Please respect copyright.PENANA7I2FP26nDB
I know people on the other side of the world that know my story but only in parts.155Please respect copyright.PENANAGPFHFc1SEs
In giving them pieces of that story, I am giving pieces of my heart.155Please respect copyright.PENANAzqYxpQsnCZ
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.155Please respect copyright.PENANAFDuHcPgt1c
There are people out there who are more like wallflowers that treasure the quiet hours.155Please respect copyright.PENANAQIprSv6FvX
"You gave yourself the chance to smile today. I'm very happy for you and I wish for good things to come your way."155Please respect copyright.PENANAPzta4FjUuq
Such short catch-ups where a conversation is honest and not fluffed up with trivial stuff.155Please respect copyright.PENANA5dMFkMd2re
Not having moments to play together hurts on both sides.155Please respect copyright.PENANAa06ebuHFTc
Having comfort in a shared pain is in a strange way a safety that some friendships provide.155Please respect copyright.PENANAHDxM303hKx
Everyone takes turns disagreeing with your taste in music, or the car you want to drive.155Please respect copyright.PENANAaZVXsKH1oa
Each taking a turn to laugh, no matter how much everyone wants to cry.155Please respect copyright.PENANAuO20T6yG8a
As the conversation ends, you just wonder, "When will we do this again?"155Please respect copyright.PENANAMhQw3B7dsC
Take the days and ways you tell friends how much you care for them.155Please respect copyright.PENANAg54WtQ1fGE
Make a point of saying just how much you care, and how much you value them every now and then.155Please respect copyright.PENANA0eW21nqgno
I have issues finding people I can trust.155Please respect copyright.PENANAy5qkTGdp9E
This is a horrible way to live, and one that I feel I must.155Please respect copyright.PENANARFhzFSnaXa
As such, I have learned to open up with a lot of help.155Please respect copyright.PENANAZyOaaBs9Zl
Because of their kindness, I grew into a better version of myself.155Please respect copyright.PENANABN20TJir4l
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.155Please respect copyright.PENANAJBSX4Vt6sA