Journey

Journey London train departing from platform nine We are pleased to say that it’s right on time Passengers scramble on with their luggage Looking for empty seats in the carriage I sit at the window, gaze at the sea Trolley comes down with sandwiches and tea Conductor appears looking for tickets Lots of hands searching in bags and pockets Girl in the corner, engrossed in her book Man in the suit gives his files a last look Plenty of people perusing their phones Lovely old lady sits quiet and alone Everyone stares at the guy with tattoos His barely dressed girlfriend with high-heeled shoes Young guy with the headphones, chewing his gum Little kids clinging on tight to their mum Meaningless small talk, chatting with friends Train’s getting slower, journey will end Finally here at my destination New adventure begins at the station