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THE UNPLANNED JOURNEY
by
JOHN M. ARRIBAS





I had a great breakfast gave a nice tip to the girl
I was late, had to swerve to avoid hitting a squirrel
I was really lucky when I crossed the yellow line
A semi was coming, head on, I made it back in time
But I over reacted and landed in the swale
Rolled over twice, but I’m here to tell the tale

Lacking any warning, I didn’t pack for this trip
I scanned the bow, looking for the name of the ship
The gangway was well worn, the ship an ugly gray
Officers at the first deck, had a few words to say
You’re our passenger, see the list with your name
Transporting you to the destination is our only aim
							
I was given a cabin number: the location of my room
I passed by a group of musicians on a break, I assume
I had an outside cabin, yet no windows to be seen
No dressers, closets or mirrors, a really weird scene
An eerie quiet was broken, by a noise outside my door
I spotted an envelope with my name lying on the floor

A gala event this evening, held on deck number three
Casual dress, music, gourmet foods,  drinks, totally free
A magnificent ballroom, a stage illuminated bright
All the men attending were all suited in white
Men were dancing stag; and the women, solo as well
Band seemed to be playing, yet only silence befell

Ladies clad in white gowns, a red rose in their hair
Most passengers were elderly, but nary a pair
The food looked great, in dozens of colorful arrays
But as I grew closer, I saw they were all papier- maches
No food, no music, my suspicions were instantly imparted
I realized, all of us here are the recently departed

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