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I had this wonderful moment today. I was walking to class and there
was this young woman a few paces in front of me. I don't know why she
caught my eye, she had a plain face and was wearing baggy sweatpants and a a
shapeless flannel shirt, but as I watched her I was filled with wonder at
her beauty, her inner light. I walked a little faster to catch up with
her and walked for a while by her side, staring at her while trying to
not seem too obvious (not an easy task, i assure you). I wanted to
speak up, to say something, anything to her, to tell her how beautiful
she was. For a few moments I honestly considered saying something; I
don't think I've ever come that close to telling a perfect stranger
that she's beautiful. As we reached the bottom of the steps there was an
archway; I went left and she went right. As I stepped clear of the stone
column which had obscured her from my view, I turned my head towards where
she was... only to find her staring straight back at me. For a moment my
heart stopped beating and time stood still. Her head was turned to one side,
her mouth a thin line; she didn't look away and nor did I. I smiled at her
and nodded; she merely gazed back. We walked perhaps two steps along our
respective courses without looking away and then she turned a corner and our
paths diverged.
I'm sure I'll see her again, it's destined to happen. And next time
I'll tell her how beautiful she is.
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