What happens when you walk by

I gaze at you and catch your eye
You smile at me as you walk by
I think that I should say hello
Your glance away tells me no

I try to think that you are shy
Your fleeting smile was not a lie
I turn and hope you do the same
And as you do I say my name

You give me yours and you look away
And left us both with no words to say
What we thought when our eyes first met
Maybe we should just let it rest

The gifts of life go to the strong
The bold and brave who can get along
With every person that they meet
Even a stranger on the street