#AtoZChallenge: X is for Xeno

4/28/2017

This year, my theme for the challenge is Strange Feelings: weird and possibly made up words to describe feelings we all have. I'll let you guess if the word is real or not.

Xeno

––the smallest measurable unit of human connection exchanged between passing strangers

It was the tiniest of glances. The brief second when our eyes connected as we passed on the street. I didn't know who he was, but he had emerald green eyes that sparkled. In that instance, I was mesmerized. I saw a fairytale wedding, a house with white picket fence, and children playing in the yard. Each night he'd sweep me off my feet and kiss me deeply. Time passed, but our love never waned.

The moment was over as fast as it happened. I continued walking and so did he; already forgotten the perfect future we had seen.

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11 Comments

Keith's Ramblings link

4/27/2017 04:26:39 pm

Ships that pass in the night .Who knows what might have been? Simply beautiful.

Stephanie Faris link

4/27/2017 06:23:37 pm

What a beautiful but heartbreaking story! I think I had a few moments like that when I was single. It worked out for the best, though, because I eventually met the perfect person!

Shari Elder link

4/27/2017 06:50:36 pm

Another fantastic word. These moments of instant recognition are rare but special. It makes me think of the Eagles song, Peaceful Easy Feeling. There's a great line that "I have a feeling I may know you, as a lover or a friend." Sometimes that line flashed through my head during one of those moments.

Julie @ Reading Life link

4/27/2017 07:31:02 pm

I held onto my Xeno man, so I've been blessed. I don't know if it's a real word or not, but I like the definition!

<a href"http://jreadinglife.blogspot.com/2017/04/x-xt-called-stanley.html">An Xt Called Stanley</a>

Liz A. link

4/27/2017 08:34:13 pm

I think that's my favorite story of the month. Of course, it could just be I'm a bit punchy ;)

joy link

4/28/2017 10:05:03 am

What a heartbreaking story... Real word?

Joy @ <a href="http://www.thejoyousliving.com">The Joyous Living</A>

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John Holton link

4/28/2017 03:36:30 pm

In another universe, you never know...

Deborah Weber link

4/28/2017 06:39:08 pm

Sometimes I experience a fleeting second of recognition when I look into the eyes of someone I'm passing on the street, but it's not like imagining some connection with them, imaginary or real, in this life. But rather like remembering them from a past life, and being surprised here we are now, living lives where we don't even know each other. But our souls do.

Natalie Westgate link

4/29/2017 07:05:23 pm

Such a shame neither of them stopped to talk to the other. I know it's just a story but I bet this happens a lot. I'd like to think that in real life one of them would have said "hello" to strike up a conversation. :)

Here's my "X" post :) http://nataliewestgate.com/2017/04/xanthium-secret-diary-of-a-serial-killer

J Lenni Dorner link

4/30/2017 05:07:06 pm

Nothing like the almost love that might have been. Good use of X.

J -- Co-host of the #AtoZchallenge, Debut Author Interviewer, Reference and Speculative Fiction Writer
<a href="http://jlennidornerblog.what-are-they.com/">http://jlennidornerblog.what-are-they.com</a>

Toni link

5/1/2017 06:05:01 pm

This post gave me chills and brought back some wonderful memories. Thank you.