once upon a trip 2002

Like strangers__that we were,A smile flashedFew phrases passedAnd different paths we took.We could have been friends__ strangers less.If we had let it:But I held backThat burning questionThat tore me apart When you turned to go…If for my safety__ I did not askOr for fear, I let it goThen I was wise:Probably once more we shall meetAnd more for safety than for fear-To lose one more soul- I shall ask that question…“What is your phone number?”