what if

what if we understand each other more by just looking at each other’s eyes

or by noticing how we act differently than the usual

or by recognizing which smiles are forced

or by hearing nothing when we ask questions that don’t matter.

what if it’s more than the cup of coffees that people want

when they decide to see each other

what if it’s assurance that everyone is alone, and not just you

that everyone is just looking for someone

to make them forget about the things that hurt them

only to remember when they’re alone again

what if we understand each other more than the things we say