Inevitable

the circumstantial coincidence

of two arms swinging


side by side


feet falling neatly into stride


like in the old days


without thought


it's been going on for years


without any help


no worries


and maybe one of those arms


might brush the other


touch lightly


no one has to look or ask


it just happens


like never


like always


the fingers of the hands dance


and find one another


then it's done


you are walking hand in hand


hearts beat faster


smiles appear


the happiest place on earth