Just a Hint, Really

Just a hint, really,
    A suggestion,
A raised eyebrow,
    A turn of a phrase,
A particular word,
    A little innuendo,
A double meaning,
    Clearing the throat,
An imperceptible shrug,
    Letting out a sigh.

Did he really ask that?
    Did she really say go?
Was he reading sign?
    Was she sending signals?
Could he be way off base?
    Could she be just putting on a front?
Could he finally be hearing yes?

Just a hint, really.
    A suggestion.
A raised eyebrow.
    A turn of a phrase.
A particular word.
    A little innuendo.
A double meaning.
    Clearing the throat.
An imperceptible shrug.
    Letting out a sigh.

For Conversations with Walt
Denis J. Kelly
April 2, 2011