The Face Across

We were talking
About whatever we thought the other could see
Stopping and thinking
Of just the right words

We were smiling
About feeling good
Guessing and hoping
The face across was feeling the same

We were sharing
Our dreams, fears and desires
Wanting and needing
The truth to be said

We were giving
Our insides without a second doubt
Knowing and loving
The face across was a friend


~ Poem I wrote about Susan when we first become a couple.