A/N: Response to Prompt 18 on Tammy Drabbles site
Her Expressions
It began with a hint of a smile
So empty and coy
And yet it lit up my day
Slowly she opened up
And a true smile appeared
Brightening her face
As time goes by
She can't help
But sigh muffled sighs
And cast longing glances
Soon, those glances
Turn into a kiss
Soft and quick
Upon my cheek
Late one night
I remember that kiss
And I smile
For she is becoming more
Then my friend
I find her in the gardens across the pathway
Staring at the stars
Walking over to her, I quickly kiss her lips
And I flee
She finds me in the hallway
And in the shadow
She kisses me
True and sweet
As the years come and go
I remember her
And how we fell in love
My lover became my wife
But now she lies dying
Tears in her eyes
Like the stars she saw in the gardens
I sit by her side, holding her hand
It ended with a smile
Upon her pale face
And I grieved that day
For she loved me
Even with the subtle, hidden smile
Hints of mirth
Bright smile
Longing glances
Kiss upon my cheek
Kiss upon her lips
Tears in her eyes
Her expressions
Told me all I needed
To hear
To see
To feel
They told me:
"I love you"