on the train

there were no need for words.
the two
elegant
travelers
sat across from one another
on the crowded train.
she in her long
grey coat,
him in black, a top
coat,
a scarf, a cane.
he would nod no at each
stop
and she would smile.
her hands folded
in her lap.
he stared at her as if
for the first time.
his love
and her love taking
them
everywhere
with no words needed
to be said.
when they reached
their station
he stood up
and smiled,
nodded yes,
taking her hand, letting
the crowd go first
then her.