amidst the silence
late night suburban diners
share perfect moments.

the young man moves in;
then, sensing timidity,
backs away again.

holiday shoppers
mill around like animals
in captivity.

disposable girl
never wanted to be used,
but won’t play for keeps.

a kindred spirit
imperceptibly drifts through
– bitter, sweet and true.

questions unanswered,
escaping us both, but not
our higher selves.