There’s a certain heaviness
when the face of
someone you once knew
is now that of a stranger.
Do you reach out
and say hello, like you once did,
before the space grew
between you two?
What are the new rules of
engagement when every move
feels like a violation
of an unspoken ceasefire?
There’s never an official end,
a surrender to fate.
What do I do with
all the stories
I have yet to tell you?
You’ll find Arben Alovic somewhere on your adventure. Lost in NYC or walking around Yoyogi. His work has appeared here and there: time for a scavenger hunt. Explore all the lovely writers you find while searching! Till next time, may life treat you well.