Of Love & Longing

The echoes of laughter rang through,

Quick glances & quiet smiles being exchanged,

Of walks in the park & some friendly banter,

Her heart strings tugged lightly.

 She longed for a conversation,

A real one, for she hated small talk.

Maybe she missed him even before meeting him.

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