I saw you today
watched as your lips nervously curved into a smile
hesitating by the door

I could change everything
with one word, one movement
one kiss

Instead I smile
just as nervous, I slant my eyes toward the floor
where your shadow hovers
unconsciously I reach out my hand, not for you
for the edge of the shadow

But it disappears as the time slips away
and I find myself face to face,
with you, a stranger