Does She Know?

She knows not that I care
but her soul crept unaware
into my heart

So here we are just friends
it’s getting harder to pretend
I don’t care

And should by chance we meet
I struggle to be so discreet
But does it show?

When we last met I was appalled
when I carelessly let my hand fall
upon her knee

As I withdrew my hand in haste
I quickly scanned her face
Did she notice?

She didn’t flinch or react
so I started to relax
I was relieved

But when she said goodbye that night
her hug drew me in close and tight
I held my breath

Her warm cheek pressed against my face
I savoured her warm embrace
I was confused

Does she know that I care?
That her soul has been where
no one’s been before?