Silence

Just a walk, she told 

I followed, needless 

but needing her smile, most of all. 

A few steps into 

unwanted silence, 

we trod on wet stones 

and did not look back 

Silence lingered 

as if for ever it would 

until later we go home 

A few words she had 

muttered, but I preferred 

silence. She spoke but 

I didn't want to hear 

her silence. 

I followed only for

her smile, most of all.