Friday, May 16, 2003

We take people for granted, it's in our nature. And every so often we're reminded of what people mean to us and hopefully we tell them. But then there are those poetic occasions when something (be it a song, a sentence, or a purely coincidental smile) rips away the protective covering we package our souls in. And out of that ripped covering shines the blindingly pure light of human connection, giving us a moment of blissful albeit brief understanding. We make complete sense to one another for that moment....and as soon as it's gone we achingly want it back because in that light there's no need for explanation.

Every day this week has seemed more real than the last. I haven't felt this alive since coming to college.