A Train Journey

The merrily loaded luggage Adults in a hurry to find their seats children walking as the train moves, Expecting a wave in reply like" SCHWAMM's son " . One eating a packet of "LAYS" The other shouting at the not Hot tea. An old man with RUDRAKSHA among the chit-chat kids. Many drooping over another in a dreamy, sleepy state. Many stations moving on & off New people trying to find their seats Many with ear plugs in Rest watching out from in with sweaters &mufflers on munching snacks & breaking their fast children shouting at the passing by trains many waking up after a while, stretching arms many little ones often moving from their seats. one rushing for recess, the other follows.......... # Schwamm is a character in ''THE NIGHT AT THE HOTEL" by SIEGFRIED LENZ - a German Writer. # Rudraksha is a seed traditionally used for prayer beads.