soft gazes meet
across a crowded room
for a moment
communication
i'm sorry
tears speak
when words will not come
i'm sorry
expressionless eyes
brush me
unspoken apologies
to the side
they're not what
you're looking for
other people disappear
it's just you and me
in the small universe
we have formed
it hurts me to realize that
i'm sorry
but not forgiven
~erika boal