Taxis Stopped at Traffic Light

Ten more minutes left in my ride 

I’m almost home 

Zooming through the city 

In this yellow cab 

I’m sitting in all alone 

We stopped at a red light

And both looked up from our phones

You were sitting in the cab adjoined from me

Your smile left me wanting more

After a few glances and winks 

You raised your hand to show off your ring

And by your surprise 

I held mine up too

I mouthed “can I call you” 

In hopes you’d play along

You were signaling your number

The light changed 

And you were gone 

If only it stayed red a little longer

I’d be on the phone with you right now

Whispering goodnights and see you laters