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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Davies Avatar
June 23, 2011 at 4:19 PM
Brilliant (railroad) rhythm to this one completely capturing the people so busy that life passes them by.... Ivor
Davies Avatar
June 23, 2011 at 4:19 PM
Brilliant (railroad) rhythm to this one completely capturing the people so busy that life passes them by.... Ivor
Riley Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 9:15 AM
Great Rhyme and imagery, good flow, true talent, keep on writting. Love it Judy
Fiery Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 5:06 AM
simpatico..! [ i hope iam using the correct word] ....excellent composition......kindly grace ur time.......regards..
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