Public places Eye contact Very few words Plenty of tact ‘Nodding acquaintances, No more’ Nothing revealed Nothing to pour Expressions blank Heart full of emotions Taking refuge ‘Where’? In pretensions Lots of Meaningless joviality Easy atmosphere ‘Ill at ease’ inside Apparent formalities ‘Thank yous’ and ‘Please’ And then..... By chance Those hurried moments Chance to make amends Away from the crowd Silence loud Grabs her face Lips locked Passions surge That intense feeling ‘Merge!’ Both manage Another one The 49th kiss Finally stolen