Strangers in the night...

Our eyes met

over the head

of another

squeezed between us

packed like sardines

as we were

rushing home

another day done

I thought it nothing

an everyday glance

but then

our eyes caught

again

and then

we smiled

and looked away

and back

and then

we laughed

as perhaps

we both felt

a sizzling

on our skin

that raced to

our hearts

causing them to

skip a beat

and start

again

a little faster

in anticipation

of…

something

and then

as the bystander moved

and we were pushed

together

your eyes

dropped

to my lips

and mine

to yours

but of course

we looked up

embarrassed

caught looking

dreaming

wishing

hoping…perhaps

and we laughed

again

and then

the ride

did end

and off we went

our separate ways

as strangers will

but as I fell asleep

alone

that night

I wondered if you too thought…

I should have kissed you.