The Heart Decides What Will Be Fonder Than the Memories

The private miseries at the airports

Announcements are made feet shuffle tickets are collected identities are scrutinized pieces of luggage are tagged anxieties are calmed fears heightened but the world rolls on ignoring ever again the flags of private miseries trips get delayed but packages are delivered a smile here some laughter there brief handshakes and long hugs breaking tears are wiped and in the cold distance of the airport kiss the heart decides what will be fonder than the memories of stretched longings and the disappointments of all unfulfillments … and in that rainbow truce of colorful arcs, the sun smiles through the hooded clouds for it has glimpsed the promises of the other side

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