Give me a simple smile

Upon our meeting,

That ageless, kind propriety

Of greeting.

 

It takes such little steps

To be a friend

If you care about the signals

That you send.

 

I'm not asking for a taste

Of toast and tea,

Just a meeting of the eyes -

You see me.

 

I will not push myself

Into your sphere.

I shall treasure the connection

We have here.

 

A simple smile, 'Good Morning'

Or 'Hello'

And I'm in the living world

Once more.

 

 

Cynthia Buell Thomas

January, 2019