missed connections

the missed connections section on craig's list never fails to amuse, which is why i've decided to periodically post listings that especially strike my fancy. starting NOW.

whoever is responsible for today's selection decided to go the creative route. (it even has a title.)

"torch song from chrysler to cloud, a tragedy- w4m"

You were dressed all in wool, and sunset colored.
Soft, but with integrity.
I was in silver, as usual. I only ever wear one color.
But my necklace was flashing in the sun -
my best accessory, the expensive one Grandpa gave Grandma back in the 20's -
chrome eagles to show off my collar bones,
maybe a little more severe than the cameos my cousins wear.
I'm not what you call subtle or shy.
And you noticed. You hung around.
It was rush hour but you weren't in a hurry.
If I could've leaned a little, over to you, I would have.
But I've always had incurably excellent posture.
I'm too tall for company.
I'm too sharp for simple friendship.
Most that go by don't like that.
You... didn't seem to mind.
And I almost relaxed.
But the weather changed.
And you blew away.
Over to Long Island.
I wonder what I could have done to keep you?
(Location: 42 & Lex)


a little later...

this one's good too, only because it's so easy to picture the exact type of person responsible for writing this--

"Angie at Greenpoint loft party. - m4w (Greenpoint)"

You were super sweet and got beers for me and my out-of-town friend. I had to leave abruptly, but I'd like to talk with you more about comic books and radical architecture.

P.S. - I usually don't sit so much.

(oh baby, talk to me about comic books. and radical architecture. all night longgggg.)