Musings of a Divorcee

(Dumbo Archway 9.20)

Walking towards each other, amidst the vendors

Me, wildly preoccupied with my phone and looking for a friend 

You, kind and complimented me.

Me, snapped into the moment by your voice and smile. 

Our eyes meeting – you were striking.

We lingered there a beat as I reciprocated the compliment. 

Then, reluctantly turning away in opposite directions to our prior missions.

The moment stuck with me though – the rest of the night I looked for you among the crowd.

I wish I caught your name and a way to connect with you…