You played “Stand by Me” on your guitar as the train rumbled beneath Brooklyn. I dropped a dollar in your case and we exchanged a shy smile. If you remember the girl with the sunflowers, let’s make some real music together.
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell44 people viewed
You started spinning in the rain to a street musician’s violin, completely carefree. I watched from under my red umbrella, wanting to join but too shy, and now I regret letting the moment pass me by.
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell40 people viewed
It was pouring and my umbrella flipped inside out just as you offered yours outside Grand Central. I laughed, you laughed, then you ran for your train before I could even say thank you—or ask your name.
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell29 people viewed
You shared your umbrella with me as we waited for the packed F train at 14th Street. I was the drenched guy in a yellow raincoat cracking nervous jokes—wish I’d asked for your number before our trains arrived and you disappeared into the crowd.
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell17 people viewed
You sat across from me, reading Murakami and clutching a bright red scarf. We exchanged a smile as the train screeched to a halt at Astor Place, and you disappeared into the crowd before I could say hello.
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell16 people viewed
We both reached for the last blueberry scone at Birch Coffee on 27th, laughed, and let the other take it. You had a yellow umbrella and left just as the storm picked up—I’ve been wishing for another rainy day ever since.
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell30 people viewed
You were the person with the sunflower tote bag who smiled at me across the crowded Q train near Union Square. I was the one nervously dropping my coffee, wishing I had the nerve to say hi before you got off at 57th Street.
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell61 people viewed
You sang softly to yourself, headphones on, eyes closed, as the Q train rattled over the Manhattan Bridge. I was the guy in the blue jacket who smiled when our eyes met at Canal Street—should’ve asked your name before you disappeared into the crowd.
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell63 people viewed
You held a bright yellow umbrella and smiled at me as the subway rocked between Canal and 34th. I wanted to ask about your book, but nerves (and your stop) got the best of me.
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell18 people viewed
You held a bright yellow umbrella and smiled at me as the subway rocked between Canal and 34th. I wanted to ask about your book, but nerves (and your stop) got the best of me.
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell26 people viewed
You held a bright yellow umbrella and smiled at me as the subway rocked between Canal and 34th. I wanted to ask about your book, but nerves (and your stop) got the best of me.
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell8 people viewed
You held a bright yellow umbrella and smiled at me as the subway rocked between Canal and 34th. I wanted to ask about your book, but nerves (and your stop) got the best of me.
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2 months agoMissed ConnectionsNewSell20 people viewed
