You played "Stand by Me" on your ukulele as the F train lurched through Manhattan. I tossed a dollar in your case, but wanted to give you my number instead—a missed tune and perhaps a missed chance.
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell38 people viewed
You were reading Murakami on the F train, headphones on, smiling at something only you knew. I was the awkward guy clutching an extra umbrella, wishing I’d offered it before your stop at York Street.
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell35 people viewed
You accidentally knocked my coffee over at DeKalb Ave, then made it up to me with your best stand-up routine for the rest of the ride. I got off at Canal Street but forgot to ask for your name. Let’s spill (less) coffee together sometime?
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell29 people viewed
We shared a bench near the Bethesda Fountain and debated the best pizza slice in the city. You said Di Fara’s, I stubbornly defended Joe’s. You left before I could get your number—maybe round two, loser buys the next slice?
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell23 people viewed
We both watched in horror as my everything bagel flopped onto the sidewalk outside Murray’s. You handed me a napkin and laughed, and I was too mortified to ask your name—care to split a bagel for real next time?
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell17 people viewed
You were the stranger in the yellow raincoat, reading Murakami, who offered me your seat when my umbrella dripped on your shoes. I was too embarrassed to thank you properly before you disappeared at Union Square—maybe this time I’ll offer you my seat.
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell42 people viewed
You kept dropping your book and laughing at your own clumsiness. I wanted to say something witty, but all I managed was a smile. If you see this, maybe let’s meet for coffee—no subway needed.
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell23 people viewed
You played the accordion in a sparkling silver jacket while the rest of us avoided eye contact. I was the one who smiled at your rendition of "New York, New York." Would love to hear one more song—maybe over coffee?
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell30 people viewed
You ordered the last everything bagel at Katz's, and I jokingly challenged you for it. Instead, you split it with me, and we ate in companionable silence, cream cheese smiles and all. I regret not getting your number—my treat next time?
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell29 people viewed
Yesterday, a downpour caught us both outside Bryant Park. You offered to share your yellow umbrella, and we laughed about the weather until our paths split at 6th Ave. I wish I'd asked your name before you disappeared into the mist.
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell20 people viewed
