Life Station

Pecking quick, a parting kiss Pumping legs, a train to miss Lovers waving, strangers pass Tears and hugs a whistle blast Scanning papers on news stands Pats on backs while shaking hands Averted eyes and hurried walk Can’t stop, won’t wait, no time to talk Pushchairs, wheelchairs, screaming kids Cardboard coffee cups with lids Departure times on TV screens Red light, amber, go is green Somewhere, nowhere, never speak Laughing, crying, faces bleak Turned up collars, downcast heads Business suits and tardy threads Briefcase, suitcase, traveling bag Folded papers ,glossy Mags Hustle, bustle, teeming by Oblivious to earth and sky Don’t stop don’t look and don’t ask why Ticket punched and journey paid Click the stopwatch Now you’re dead