He: as she laid her head on my shoulder
I didn't move 
I let her be
She: even if he seemed younger to me
I laid my head on his shoulder
He didn't flinch 
Nor he complained
He let me be

He: we travelled the journey in pregnant silence
I could feel she was carrying a heavy heart
As her tears soiled my shirt
I let her be

She: there was an unspeakable warmth in his presence 
He didn't question 
He didn't make any move
He let me be

As we reached the final stop
We looked at each the only time
Our eyes acknowledging the piercing rhythm we shared 

Strangers 
©LR