Disappointment Personified...

Just a hint, a glint, 

an inkling, a twinkling

of her lover's intention to kiss;

she holds herself ready

with lips quite steady

not wanting for him to miss.

Her right hand he does take,

and gives it a shake,

she wasn't expecting this!

Mish @ dverse poets has challenged us to pen a quadrille of exactly 44 words, which must include some form of the word 'hint'. Here's the link: Can You Take a Hint?