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We move through life at different speeds, each of us turning corners toward the next event. But sometimes, an event stretches, and a few extra seconds are suspended in time. A lingering sound becomes something expressive, something felt.

“Heeeeeyyyyyy.”

It’s not science, but you know it when you hear it. It catches your attention like a heavy wind, and your heart recognizes it too: the flutter, ancient as dirt.

These moments feel like a warm sweater on a cold night, a hug that lingers, a pause where life briefly disappears.

Pay attention.

A few extra seconds can build legacies.

Don’t go searching for them. They find you instead.

Pay attention.

The stranger at the café. The person beside you on the train. A customer. The postman. We never know who, when, where, or why. It simply happens.

Pay attention.

Now comes the difficult part:

Knowing whether that lingering “heeeyyyy” is genuine warmth or simple politeness. Don’t fear the question. Return the kindness and let the moment be what it is:

A greeting.

Just a few extra seconds of attention. A small wave of comfort. The wind beneath your wings on a difficult day.

Accept it. Feel it. Let it exist.

Whether you’re the sender or the receiver, notice its weight. These brief moments brighten our days and leave us hoping for a gentle return.

Let the return exist.

Even if only for a few seconds.

Did your Heeeeyyy carry weight, or was it a simple greeting? 🤔

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We move through life at different speeds, each of us turning corners toward the next event. But sometimes, an event stretches, and a few extra seconds are suspended in time. A lingering sound becomes something expressive, something felt.

“Heeeeeyyyyyy.”

It’s not science, but you know it when you hear it. It catches your attention like a heavy wind, and your heart recognizes it too: the flutter, ancient as dirt.

These moments feel like a warm sweater on a cold night, a hug that lingers, a pause where life briefly disappears.

Pay attention.

A few extra seconds can build legacies.

Don’t go searching for them. They find you instead.

Pay attention.

The stranger at the café. The person beside you on the train. A customer. The postman. We never know who, when, where, or why. It simply happens.

Pay attention.

Now comes the difficult part:

Knowing whether that lingering “heeeyyyy” is genuine warmth or simple politeness. Don’t fear the question. Return the kindness and let the moment be what it is:

A greeting.

Just a few extra seconds of attention. A small wave of comfort. The wind beneath your wings on a difficult day.

Accept it. Feel it. Let it exist.

Whether you’re the sender or the receiver, notice its weight. These brief moments brighten our days and leave us hoping for a gentle return.

Let the return exist.

Even if only for a few seconds.

Did your Heeeeyyy carry weight, or was it a simple greeting? 🤔

I tried showing you me, the maskless version, the no-holds-barred version. I made efforts. You reciprocated, until maybe I no longer suited your world. That hurt.

But I hurt you too.

I left you behind, wondering whether any of it had been real or just some passing dream. Then I came back unannounced and caused chaos. I own that. I am sorry.

I fight with my heart. It liked what it saw. I liked who I met. I still do. I didn't leave you because I was scared. Fate took me from you before we could solidify us, whatever us was to be.

I'd fight for you any day.. My heart commands it.

In the end, all I can really say is this:

It felt right.

And I think you saw that too.

I miss my dame, my palindrome dream.

C’est la vie.

The guy you were talking to.

I tried showing you me, the maskless version, the no-holds-barred version. I made efforts. You reciprocated, until maybe I no longer suited your world. That hurt.

But I hurt you too.

I left you behind, wondering whether any of it had been real or just some passing dream. Then I came back unannounced and caused chaos. I own that. I am sorry. A barrier ensued.

I fight with my heart. It liked what it saw. I liked who I met. I still do. I didn't leave you because I was scared. Fate took me from you before we could solidify us, whatever us was to be.

I'd fight for you any day.. My heart commands it.

In the end, all I can really say is this:

It felt right.

And I think you saw that too.

I miss my dame, my palindrome dream.

C’est la vie.

The guy you were talking to.

I tried showing you me, the maskless version, the no-holds-barred version. I made efforts. You reciprocated, until maybe I no longer suited your world. That hurt.

But I hurt you too.

I left you behind, I disappeared on you. Leaving you wondering whether any of it had been real or just some passing dream. Then I came back unannounced and caused chaos. I own that. I am sorry.

I fight with my heart. It liked what it saw. I liked who I met. I still do. I didn't leave you because I was scared. Fate took me from you before we could solidify us, whatever us was to be.

I'd fight for you any day.. My heart commands it.

In the end, all I can really say is this:

It felt right.

And I think you saw that too.

I miss my dame, my palindrome dream.

C’est la vie.

The guy you were talking to.

Have your leaves all turned to brown

Will you scatter them around you.

C'est la vie

Do you love

And then how am I to know

If you don't let your love show for me.

C'est la vie

Oh, oh, c'est la vie

Oh, oh, c'est la vie

Who knows, who cares for me.

C'est la vie

In the night

Do you light a lover's fire

Do the ashes of desire for you remain

Like the sea

There's a love too deep to show

Took a storm before my love flowed for you.

C'est la vie

Oh, oh, c'est la vie

Oh, oh, c'est la vie

Who knows, who cares for me.

C'est la vie

Like a song

Out of tune and out of time

All I needed was a rhyme for you.

C'est la vie

Do you give

Do you live from day to day

Is there no song I can play for you.

C'est la vie

Oh, oh, c'est la vie

Oh, oh, c'est la vie

Who knows, who cares for me.

C'est la vie

Have your leaves all turned to brown

Will you scatter them around you.

C'est la vie

Do you love

And then how am I to know

If you don't let your love show for me.

C'est la vie

Oh, oh, c'est la vie

Oh, oh, c'est la vie

Who knows, who cares for me.

C'est la vie

In the night

Do you light a lover's fire

Do the ashes of desire for you remain

Like the sea

There's a love too deep to show

Took a storm before my love flowed for you.

C'est la vie

Oh, oh, c'est la vie

Oh, oh, c'est la vie

Who knows, who cares for me.

C'est la vie

Like a song

Out of tune and out of time

All I needed was a rhyme for you.

C'est la vie

Do you give

Do you live from day to day

Is there no song I can play for you.

C'est la vie

Oh, oh, c'est la vie

Oh, oh, c'est la vie

Who knows, who cares for me.

C'est la vie

Have your leaves all turned to brown

Will you scatter them around you.

C'est la vie

Do you love

And then how am I to know

If you don't let your love show for me.

C'est la vie

Oh, oh, c'est la vie

Oh, oh, c'est la vie

Who knows, who cares for me.

C'est la vie

In the night

Do you light a lover's fire

Do the ashes of desire for you remain

Like the sea

There's a love too deep to show

Took a storm before my love flowed for you.

C'est la vie

Oh, oh, c'est la vie

Oh, oh, c'est la vie

Who knows, who cares for me.

C'est la vie

Like a song

Out of tune and out of time

All I needed was a rhyme for you.

C'est la vie

Do you give

Do you live from day to day

Is there no song I can play for you.

C'est la vie

Oh, oh, c'est la vie

Oh, oh, c'est la vie

Who knows, who cares for me.

C'est la vie

I bet you have no idea I saw the incredible woman

you are that day. Yes, you're on my mind. Alot! Why

even after telling me you needed some space. But you used

to say Yes, Hi, Hey Youuuu. Now you say nothing.

Shame, I had so much more to give, to tell, to realize.

Those lite cerulean eyes, those dimples... Gosh, I think I had a crush on you. Wait, you did, too. Weird, huh?

I'd meet you in the middle of the road ANY DAY...

YUP, I sure would, if you say so directly in my ear.

Was I taboo for you? Feel uncomfortable.. feel the temptation, the unashamed desire.

I bet you have no idea I saw the incredible woman

you are that day. Yes, you're on my mind. Alot! Why

even after telling me you needed some space. But you used to say Yes, Hi, Hey Youuuu. Now you say nothing.

Shame, I had so much more to give, to tell, to realize.

Those lite cerulean eyes, those dimples... Gosh, I think I had a crush on you. Wait, you did, too. Weird, huh?

I'd meet you in the middle of the road ANY DAY...

YUP, I sure would, if you say so directly in my ear.

Was I taboo for you? Feel uncomfortable.. Feel the temptation, the unashamed desire.

I bet you have no idea I saw the incredible woman you are that day. Yes, you're on my mind. Alot! Why, even after telling me you wanted some space. But you used to say Yes, Hi, Hey Youuuu. Now you say nothing. Shame, I had so much more to give, to tell, to realize. Those lite cerulean eyes, those dimples... Gosh, I think I had a crush on you. Wait, you did, too. Weird, huh? I'd meet you in the middle of the road ANY DAY...

YUP, I sure would, if you say so directly in my ear.

Was I taboo for you? Feel uncomfortable.. The temptation, the unashamed desire.