I see a friend in the face of a stranger,
but I let the stranger pass me by.
As quick as a cold breeze
brushing against me in the empty night.
A glimpse of a person
whom could have been
that piece of a soul who could
connect with mine.
A connection brought out by love
that is also not love.
An innocent love fueled by companionship,
of two souls recognizing one another.
Not as the conjoining of one
but as if journeying side by side.
Like that of children,
conjoining only in the soft comfort
of two, gentle hands.
I've seen a friend in the face of strangers,
but a friend is still yet to be.
In the loneliness, I wonder,
does the stranger see the face of
a friend in me?