Overjoyed to catch a glimpse of you <br />across the crowded lobby, <br />my footfalls quickened - <br />eager to head you off <br />before you slipped from view. <br /> <br />The elevator chimed arrival. <br />and I tugged your sleeve <br />as you stepped inside <br />then blanched in disbelief <br />as you turned and we each met <br />the eyes of a total stranger. <br /> <br />I muttered most rueful apologies. <br />You smiled amused forgiveness. <br />The doors sealed between us <br />and the elevator lifted you <br />to a destiny beyond my choice to know. <br /> <br /><I>March 30, 2008</I><br /><br />Robert Charles Howard<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/fellow-traveler-2/
