04 - Anxious Waiting

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     It's been awhile since I've seen the Balcony Boy.

     I miss seeing his lean figure with his brown hair blowing in the Manhattan breeze.

     I miss noticing how his calloused fingers would grip the iron rail as if it were his lifeline.

     I want to know that he is okay.


     I leave my apartment, and go to the door next to mine.

     I want to knock. I want to bang on the door until it bursts open.


     So why don't I?


    I go inside, but I'm not done yet. I grab a piece of paper and a blue pen.

    I'm going to write the Balcony Boy a letter.

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