A secret admirer, fresh ink, and a new poetry book

A dragon, an orchestra, and breaking news. 

A troubadour, a Greek myth, and good company.

Thrifted flannels, Buzzfeed quizzes, and a stick of spearmint. 

Carpool friends, watered-down drinks, and a quiet performance.

A Google search, untouched keys, and a coffeeshop meet cute.

Cinnamon rolls, tipped scales, and four long days. 

Two spoons, orange Gatorade, and a Brazilian soccer game. 

A California theatre, drying ink, and a construction zone.

Notation software, a lone candle, and a thank you brunch. 

Airport departures, Elizabeth Bennet, and borrowed books. 

FaceTime calls, missed grants, and liquid courage.

Flowerbeds, a piece of loose-leaf, and a homecoming scene.

A plane ride, a time zone change, and a life on sale.

Room service, lunch breaks, and a new cast of characters.

Pedantic musings, scattered feathers, and a question from a friend.

A new garden, a picturesque blob, and the edges of a bookmark.

A raised baton, a borrowed sweatshirt, and a turn of events. 

Concert black, delayed flights, and a memorable opening night.

Polite conversation, dendrology, and singing to the underworld. 

Water coolers, Mad Libs, and two interminable hopes.

Flower crowns, long commutes, and a welcome committee of geraniums and magnolias.

Counting words, counting steps, and counting down the seconds.

Monet, Elizabeth’s book, and something like the sun. 

REM cycles, candy wrappers, and Chapter One.

 Exterminators, pianists, and baking shows.

IKEA furniture, commute times, and a balcony fit for an artist.

Unpacked boxes, a single serve Keurig, and three hours behind.

Old friends, new questions, and a bundle of letters.

A dishwasher, ice cream, and a last letter.