Parrot Valentine Day | Page 13

They ’ re both convinced that a sudden passion joined them . Such certainty is beautiful , but uncertainty is more beautiful still .
Wislawa Szymborska , 1923 - 2012
Since they ’ d never met before , they ’ re sure that there ’ d been nothing between them . But what ’ s the word from the streets , staircases , hallways — perhaps they ’ ve passed by each other a million times ?
I want to ask them if they don ’ t remember — a moment face to face in some revolving door ? perhaps a “ sorry ” muttered in a crowd ? a curt “ wrong number ” caught in the receiver ?— but I know the answer . No , they don ’ t remember .
They ’ d be amazed to hear that Chance has been toying with them now for years .
Not quite ready yet to become their Destiny , it pushed them close , drove them apart , it barred their path , stifling a laugh , and then leaped aside .
There were signs and signals , even if they couldn ’ t read them yet .