Till Next Time - Wendy A. (2022

By Wendy A. (2022)

The familiar hug, strong enough to bring peace to the worries in one's heart. Short but sweet, bringing with it all the memories once shared.

A shy gesture, of their lips pulling apart to make way for their teeth, the slight wrinkling in their eyes, and the raise of their brows. Followed by a chuckle drowned out by the sound of the music in the background, loud enough for only the person next to them to hear.

Out of tune singing, filling the car with the words “I’m happy” without having to say them. The people walking by are only aware of how terrible the singing is, and not the way it makes two people feel.

The town lights passing by the window. Dogs walking down the sidewalk, tracking down the smell of the tacos being sold down the street.

A melancholic smile. Hiding the slight watering of the eyes, and the desire to never say goodbye. A lasting wrap in each other’s arms, making the heart beat fast, and the memories feel sad.