Thank you stranger for inspiring me
And driving me a little crazy
I wouldn’t call it a missed connection
That was all it needed to be
A moment of subtle contact
We didn’t say a word
Didn’t even look into each other’s eyes until that last moment
And yet you drove me wild just a moment
You sat down on those tight subway seats
Right next to me on a packed car
I felt the side of your arm against mine
It was warm
Bare skin on skin
I didn’t want you to feel uncomfortable
But I loved the contact
I would let you decide
I waited and you didn’t move
The train shifted and we fell apart
Then you came back closer
Pressed tighter
I see you slightly turn your head
I catch you staring at my arms
I want to know everything about you
But I also love knowing nothing
I wonder what you’re thinking
I like your gold nail polish
I brave a solid sideways glance
You’re beautiful
I want to touch more of you
A thought that remains a thought
I wonder what you’re thinking
I wonder if you enjoy this anonymous contact as much as I do
The touching of a strangers skin
A subtle intimate connection
I start to feel nuts
Is this special moment all in my head?
And just then you reach your stop
You stand
You look me right in the eyes and smile
A small secretive smile
Maybe you’re blushing?
I’m flushed
Frozen before I remember to smile back
You keep holding that gaze
I couldn’t look away if I wanted to
Locked in our second contact now
Until you pass through the doors
Now you’re lost
I’m tempted to turn and find you again
Through the window
But I don’t
I let you go
And I’m grateful
Connection found.