Alley

An alley is the space between places,
but it is also a place in its own right.
Places are meant to be stayed in,
yet an alley is both a passage and a pause.
It’s a curious kind of space.
Turn off the main road and you’ll find it—
not just a shortcut to your home,
but a place where conversations happen,
where people connect.
Time settles there,
and stories take root.

An alley is a gap between streets,
sometimes a quicker way to get somewhere.
Knowing the alleys means you’ve lived there long enough
to feel their rhythm.
It takes time for alleys to reveal themselves,
to become familiar and comforting.
Even shy first loves often bloom in alleys.
More love stories begin there
than on the busy roads.