The Smile

Countless days passed since the
last time I saw her.
My mind strayed from thoughts of her.
And slowly I forgot about the girl
I never had loved.
Untill she passed across the street.
Unsure if it was her I merely
gazed at the ravishing apparition.
When crossing she seemed aware
of my presence.
A smile played across her bright red lips
as she approached.
When she bowed over me
she softly kissed the corner of my mouth.
When I unbelievingly looked up,
I uttered an incoherent question why.
With that same smile she said:
Why don't you come and find out...
And then the dream died softly in silence.